Sasol Artisan Learnership 2026: Apply by 23 October

Sasol is recruiting learners for its 36-month Artisan Maintenance Learnership in Secunda, Mpumalanga, and the application window closes on 23 October 2026. The programme covers five trades (Mechanical Fitter, Instrumentation, Electrician, Welding and Rigging) and you can apply with a Grade 12 (NSC) that includes Mathematics, English and Physical Science, or an N3 certificate. Applications go through the Sasol careers portal only, and no fee is charged at any stage.

Key facts at a glance

Employer: Sasol (integrated chemicals and energy company)
Programme: Learnership: Artisan Maintenance (Secunda), reference 13281
Trades: Mechanical Fitter, Instrumentation, Electrician, Welding, Rigging
Contract: 36 months, fixed-term, as per the learnership programme
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga (on-site)
Posted: 13 October 2026 · Closes: 23 October 2026
Cost to apply: none; Sasol says it never asks for cash deposits or payments during recruitment

Who qualifies for the Sasol artisan learnership?

Sasol lists two routes into the programme. You need one of the following, completed and certified:

A National Senior Certificate (matric) or equivalent with a pass in Technical Mathematics or Mathematics, English, and Technical Science or Physical Science; or
A completed N3 National Senior Certificate with six subjects, including passes in Mathematics, English and Engineering Science.

The advert does not set an age limit or a minimum mark, and it does not mention citizenship. Sasol's learnership page does make one thing clear: meeting the minimum requirements lets you apply, but it does not guarantee an interview. Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, so preference is given to designated groups and people with disabilities in line with its Employment Equity Plan, and reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.

Beyond the paperwork, the posting lists two "core elements" every learner must commit to: taking part in the learnership and passing its assessments, and completing all workplace-readiness activities. In plain terms, you will be assessed throughout the three years, not just at the start.

What a Sasol learnership involves

Sasol describes a learnership as a programme that combines on-the-job learning with structured or institutional learning. For an artisan learnership that normally means classroom and workshop blocks alternating with time on the plant under qualified artisans, working towards a trade qualification. Sasol's careers site lists artisan roles (through to master artisan), technician, technologist and engineering roles, supervisory posts and learning-practitioner roles as the career paths that can follow.

The advert does not state the monthly learner allowance. Learnerships in South Africa are normally paid a stipend, but because Sasol has not published a figure for this intake, treat any amount you see quoted elsewhere as unconfirmed until Sasol tells you directly during the process.

How to apply step by step

Open the official listing on the Sasol careers portal at jobs.sasol.com (search "Learnership: Artisan Maintenance (Secunda)" or reference 13281).
Click Apply now. You will be asked to join the Sasol Talent Community, which creates a profile. You can also start with your LinkedIn profile; Sasol says nothing is posted to your LinkedIn account.
Complete the online form and upload what it asks for. Have an updated CV and certified copies of your ID and your Grade 12 or N3 certificate ready; Sasol warns that false information or invalid documents will disqualify you.
Apply for one discipline only. Sasol's learnership guidance asks applicants not to submit for several trades at once.
Submit before 23 October 2026. Keep your profile alerts switched on so you see future intakes.

What happens after you apply

Sasol runs an automated first screen and then a multi-stage selection process. Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview. Those who pass the interview sit a psychometric assessment. Candidates who clear that stage go through a medical fitness test, security clearance, and verification of their qualifications and other details. Final offers are made once all results are in and the interview panel has approved them, and unsuccessful candidates receive a regret notice.

If you have not heard from the Learner Programme team within 60 days of the closing date, Sasol asks you to treat your application as unsuccessful and to reapply for the next intake.

Sasolburg learnership closes today, 16 October

A separate Sasol posting, Learnership: Maintenance and Production (Sasolburg), reference 13280, has the same 36-month structure and the same matric or N3 entry requirements but covers Mechanical Fitter, Electrician and Chemical Plant Operator. It was posted on 5 October and closes on 16 October 2026, so it is only an option if you can submit today. Secunda, with its 23 October deadline, is the realistic target for most applicants reading this now.

Scam warning

Sasol states on its careers site that it will never ask for a cash deposit or payment at any point in recruitment. Anyone offering to "secure" a Sasol learnership place for a fee, or asking you to pay for forms, uniforms or a medical before you have an offer, is not Sasol. The pattern is the same one used against SAPS applicants; our guide to the R15,000 SAPS recruitment scam on WhatsApp explains the warning signs.

Why this intake matters

With youth unemployment in South Africa at 47.4% on the expanded definition, a three-year paid programme that ends in a trade qualification is one of the few routes from a matric certificate to a scarce-skills career without university fees. Artisan skills in fitting, instrumentation, electrical, welding and rigging are in demand well beyond Sasol, across mining, energy and manufacturing. If you miss this deadline, keep an eye on engineering and technical jobs in South Africa and internships in South Africa on Jobsiz, and on the Sasol portal for the next round.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Sasol Artisan Maintenance Learnership close?

The Secunda learnership (reference 13281) closes on 23 October 2026. The Sasolburg Maintenance and Production learnership (reference 13280) closes on 16 October 2026.

Can I apply with matric only?

Yes. A completed National Senior Certificate with a pass in Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, English, and Physical Science or Technical Science meets the minimum requirement. An N3 certificate with Mathematics, English and Engineering Science is the alternative route.

Which trades are offered in Secunda?

Mechanical Fitter, Instrumentation, Electrician, Welding and Rigging. Sasol asks you to apply for one discipline only.

How much does the Sasol learnership pay?

Sasol has not published the learner allowance in this advert. The amount is confirmed by Sasol during the recruitment process, so do not rely on figures from unofficial sites.

How long does the learnership last?

Both current Sasol learnerships are 36-month fixed-term contracts that combine on-the-job training with structured learning.

Ready to apply? Go to the official Sasol careers portal, search reference 13281 and submit before 23 October 2026. For more openings, browse jobs in South Africa on Jobsiz.

Sources

By the Jobsiz South Africa editorial team. Facts verified against the Sasol careers portal on 16 October 2026.

Sasol Artisan Learnership 2026: 5 Trades in Secunda, Apply by 23 October