Sasol – Learner: Administration

Sasol is offering a 12-month Administration Learnership for Grade 12 qualified applicants who want to build foundational workplace and business skills. This fixed-term learnership combines theoretical learning with practical on-site experience, giving learners exposure to administration, communication, computer skills, customer service, basic business principles and workplace readiness across Sasol environments.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The Sasol Learner: Administration programme is a 12-month learnership designed to combine theoretical learning with practical on-site work experience. The programme is intended to improve workplace performance and develop entry-level learners through foundational business and administrative skills.

During the practical component, learners will provide administrative support to help improve the effectiveness of managers and departments. This makes the programme useful for applicants who want to build work readiness, office confidence and basic professional administration experience.

What the theoretical component covers

The theoretical part of the learnership will cover foundational business and workplace subjects, including:

• Entrepreneurship.
• Business Operations.
• Customer Service.
• Business Accounting.
• Maths Literacy.
• Communication Skills.
• Computer Skills.

Who this opportunity may suit

This learnership may suit Grade 12 qualified applicants who want to gain structured workplace exposure in administration and business support.

• Applicants with completed Matric / Grade 12.
• People interested in administration and office support.
• Applicants who want to improve computer, communication and business skills.
• People who are willing to participate in both theory and practical workplace learning.
• Applicants who are ready to complete assessments and workplace readiness activities.
• People who want entry-level exposure in a large corporate environment.

What you’ll do / learn

The successful learners will participate in a structured learnership programme and gain workplace exposure through administrative support tasks.

• Participate in the learnership programme.
• Successfully complete the assessment process.
• Participate in required workplace readiness activities and exercises.
• Provide administrative support to managers and departments during the practical component.
• Develop literacy, numeracy, communication and computer skills.
• Learn basic business principles.
• Build professional workplace behaviour and administration readiness.

Note: This is a 12-month fixed-term learnership. The official listing does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after completion.

Eligibility requirements

Formal education requirement

• Completed Matric / Grade 12.

Core programme requirements

• Participate in the learnership programme.
• Successfully complete the assessment process.
• Participate in all required workplace readiness activities and exercises.

Competencies and focus areas

• Nimble learning.
• Workflow management.
• Action planning.
• Understanding of policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage complexity.
• Self-development.
• Performance improvement.
• Self-awareness.
• Ability to execute and coordinate work.
• Accountability.

What administration learnership work really involves

An administration learnership helps learners build basic workplace confidence and office support skills. In a practical environment, this may include helping departments with communication, basic records, computer-based tasks, coordination, customer service, workflow support and general office readiness.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Grade 12 qualification, computer skills, communication ability, willingness to learn and any admin, customer service, school, volunteer or community experience. If you have completed computer literacy, business, office administration or customer service training, include those details clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Completed Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
• Any computer literacy, office administration, customer service or business skills certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows your administration interest and workplace readiness.

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About the sponsor

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with operations across chemical and energy products. The company uses selected technologies to source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products, and offers development opportunities across different stages of the career path. More information is available on the official Sasol website and the Sasol Careers website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Matric / Grade 12 qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Highlight computer skills, communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Mention any admin, customer service, office support or business-related exposure.
• Include any short courses linked to computer literacy, communication or administration.
• Keep your CV neat, accurate and easy to read.
• Apply before the closing date because late applications may not be considered.
• Use only the official Sasol Careers application page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without completed Matric / Grade 12.
• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show computer or communication skills.
• Using a generic CV that does not mention administration or workplace readiness.
• Leaving out contact details or using an email address you do not check regularly.
• Not preparing required supporting documents before applying.
• Applying late or waiting until the closing date.
• Applying through unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of Sasol Careers.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Sasol Careers application page. Do not pay anyone for a learnership application, interview, assessment, placement, medical check, training or document submission. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the opportunity through Sasol’s official careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Sasol Careers listing for the Learner: Administration opportunity, Job Req ID 12281. The listing confirms the programme title, posting date, Sandton location, company, closing date, 12-month fixed-term learnership duration, various Sasol locations, programme description, formal education requirement, theoretical component and core programme elements.

The closing date was listed as 03 June 2026 at the time of verification. Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline and check the official Sasol Careers page for updates.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Sasol Careers application link below.
2. Read the full Learner: Administration listing carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the completed Matric / Grade 12 requirement.
4. Prepare your updated CV and supporting documents.
5. Make sure your CV highlights computer skills, communication, administration interest and willingness to learn.
6. Complete the online application through the official Sasol Careers page.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 03 June 2026