Are you a young South African with a passion for the chemicals and energy sector? Sasol is offering an exciting learnership opportunity for aspiring Chemical Plant Operators at its Komatipoort operations. This is your chance to gain hands-on industry experience with one of Africa’s leading integrated chemicals and energy companies.

About Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage of innovation and excellence. Operating across multiple continents, Sasol uses cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of its talented workforce to safely and sustainably source, manufacture, and market chemical and energy products worldwide. At Sasol, people are at the centre of everything — and that commitment extends to investing in the next generation of industry professionals through structured development programmes.

About the Learnership

Sasol is recruiting four (4) learners for its Chemical Plant Operator Learnership based in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. This is a fixed-term contract position structured as a formal learnership programme, combining on-the-job learning with structured institutional training. Learners will gain practical workplace experience while building the theoretical foundation needed for a career in chemical plant operations.

Preference will be given to candidates from the Nkomazi area.

What You Will Do

As part of the learnership, successful candidates will:

• Participate fully in the Learnership programme and complete all required assessments
• Engage in workplace readiness activities and exercises designed to prepare you for a professional environment
• Develop practical skills in chemical plant operations under the guidance of experienced Sasol professionals

Minimum Requirements

To be considered, applicants must have one of the following:

Option 1 — Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (6 subjects) with passes in:

• Technical Mathematics or Mathematics
• English
• Technical Science or Physical Science

Option 2 — N3 National Senior Certificate (6 subjects) with passes in:

• Mathematics
• English
• Engineering Science

Who Should Apply

This learnership is ideal for school leavers and young people from the Nkomazi area who meet the academic requirements and are eager to build a career in the chemicals and energy industry. Sasol is committed to equal opportunity and affirms its dedication to transformation and inclusion. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities in line with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.

Closing Date

15 June 2026 — Do not delay. Submit your application before the deadline.

Please note: if you have not received feedback within 60 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Ready to launch your career with one of South Africa’s most respected employers? Click the link below to apply:

Apply Here – Sasol Chemical Plant Operator Learnership x4, Komatipoort

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