Sasol – Artisan Maintenance Learnership

Sasol is inviting applications for its Artisan Maintenance Learnership in Secunda. The programme combines practical workplace learning with structured training.

Read this first: Sasol’s general learner-programme guidance allows applications for one discipline per intake. Choose your preferred field carefully before submitting.

At a glance

What this learnership involves

The advertised fields are:

• Mechanical Fitter.
• Instrumentation.
• Electrician.
• Welding.
• Rigging.

Learners must complete programme assessments and take part in the required workplace-readiness activities.

Minimum qualification requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following educational routes:

Route 1: National Senior Certificate

A completed National Senior Certificate or equivalent, including passes in:

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

Route 2: N3

A completed N3 National Senior Certificate covering six subjects, including passes in:

• Mathematics.
• English.
• Engineering Science.

No minimum percentages are specified. Mathematical Literacy is not listed as an accepted subject.

Selection process

Sasol’s general learner-programme guidance describes these stages:

1. Shortlisted applicants attend an interview.
2. Candidates who pass the interview proceed to a psychometric assessment.
3. Successful assessment candidates undergo medical-fitness, security and qualification checks.
4. The interview panel considers the results before successful applicants are notified.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview or selection. Sasol gives preference to designated groups and people with disabilities under its Employment Equity Plan, with reasonable accommodation where needed.

Stipend and programme arrangements

The advert does not state a stipend, start date or number of places, and does not promise permanent employment afterwards.

If shortlisted, ask about any allowance, working hours, training schedule and transport arrangements before accepting an offer. Read the agreement carefully and keep a copy.

Documents to prepare

The following preparation checklist is advice. Follow the application form for the exact documents and file requirements:

• An updated CV showing your education, contact details and any relevant practical experience.
• Your completed qualification certificate and results showing the required subjects.
• An identity document, if requested through the application portal.
• Clear supporting certificates for any additional training you include in your CV.

Check that your name and qualification details match across your documents. Only claim qualifications you have completed, and describe school projects or informal experience accurately.

Application checklist

• Check your certificate against the relevant entry route above.
• Make sure scanned documents are complete, upright and readable.
• Use a cellphone number and email address that you check regularly.
• Explain your interest in the chosen trade briefly and honestly.
• Allow time to complete your profile and resolve upload problems.
• Keep your application confirmation after submitting.

For help with your CV and application documents, visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

Common application mistakes

• Entering subject names or results that do not match your certificate.
• Uploading incomplete pages or unreadable photographs.
• Leaving compulsory profile fields unanswered.
• Saving a draft without completing the final submission step.
• Waiting until the deadline to begin the application.

About Sasol

Sasol operates internationally in the chemicals and energy sectors, producing and marketing products through its industrial facilities and technologies. Learn more on the official Sasol website.

Scam warning

Sasol confirms that applicants are not required to make payments during recruitment.

• Apply through the official Sasol vacancy page linked below.
• Do not pay for an interview, assessment or placement.
• Never share passwords, banking PINs or one-time PINs.
• Sasol says it will not request personal banking information by email.
• Be cautious of unsolicited offers or anyone promising selection in exchange for money.

How this opportunity was verified

The vacancy details were checked against Sasol’s official advert. The selection guidance was checked separately against its Careers FAQ, and the scam warning against its official careers information.

Read about our checking process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Use the Apply Here button below to open the official vacancy.
2. Check the title, reference and location against the table above.
3. Read the full advert and select Apply now.
4. Register on Sasol’s careers portal or sign in to your existing profile.
5. Complete the required fields accurately and upload the requested documents.
6. Review your information, submit your application and save the confirmation.

Application closing date

Applications close on 23 October 2026.

We recommend submitting by 22 October to allow time for technical or document-upload problems. This is preparation advice, not a different employer deadline.