Sasol — Chemicals & energy

How to apply for Sasol jobs

Sasol hires through jobs.sasol.com only — learnerships, bursaries, graduate programme, and permanent roles across Secunda, Sasolburg, Sandton and Mozambique. No email applications, no recruitment fees.

Updated 17 May 2026 ·By GoCareers
Open Sasol careers portal
Official portal
jobs.sasol.com
Bursary site
sasolbursaries.com
Main sites
Secunda, Sasolburg, Sandton
Applications
Online only
Cost
Free
Fraud line
recruitmentfraud@sasol.com

Who Sasol hires

  • South African citizens (citizenship required for bursaries and most learnerships)
  • Learnerships: Matric with Maths and Physical Science, aged 18–35, currently unemployed
  • Bursaries: Grade 12 with Level 6 (70–79%) in Maths and Physical Science for B.Eng; Level 5 (60–69%) for B.Eng.Tech
  • Graduate Development Programme: final-year or completed B.Sc/B.Eng in engineering, chemistry, geology or metallurgy
  • Experienced hires: role-specific qualifications and right-to-work in SA
  • All hires: clean criminal record and willingness to undergo medical, psychometric and security clearance

What you'll need to apply

  • Updated CV
  • Certified copy of SA ID (or work permit for non-citizens)
  • Certified matric / National Senior Certificate
  • Certified tertiary qualifications + academic transcripts
  • Driver's licence (if the role requires it)
  • Trade test certificate for artisan roles
  • Two contactable references
  • For bursaries: proof of household income (Sasol Foundation only), parents' ID copies

Step by step

  1. Open the Sasol jobs portal

    Go to jobs.sasol.com. This is the only place Sasol accepts applications — emailed CVs go straight to spam.
    Tip: Bookmark this URL. Most Sasol scams send you to fake look-alike domains.

  2. Create your candidate account

    Click New User and register with your email and a password. Verify your email through the link sent to you.

  3. Build your candidate profile

    Add personal details, education, work history, and upload your CV. The system parses your CV to pre-fill fields — check every field for accuracy after the parse.

  4. Search vacancies

    Filter by location (Secunda, Sasolburg, Sandton, Mozambique), job family (Chemicals, Mining, Engineering, Operations, IT, Finance), or keyword. Note the Reference ID on any role that interests you.

  5. Click Apply and answer the screening questions

    Each vacancy has role-specific screening questions and document requirements. Answer carefully — the system uses these to auto-screen against the advert minimums.

  6. Submit and save the confirmation

    You'll get an acknowledgement email with the Reference ID. Keep it — you'll need it if you call to query status.

  7. Set job alerts if no current matches

    If nothing matches your skills today, build your profile and turn on email alerts. You'll be notified as soon as a matching role is posted.
    Tip: If you don't hear back within <strong>60 days of the advert closing</strong>, treat the application as unsuccessful (this is per Sasol's careers FAQ).

Types of opportunities at Sasol

  • Learnerships — Mechanical Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation, Chemical Plant Operator, Fire Fighter. 36 months. Based at Secunda, Sasolburg, Germiston, Komatipoort or Ekandustria.
  • Bursaries — Sasol Mainstream and Sasol Foundation bursaries (separate portal at sasolbursaries.com). Engineering, science, IT, finance fields.
  • Graduate Development Programme — 36-month structured programme for B.Sc/B.Eng graduates, branded as the Future Leaders Programme on the careers site.
  • Internships / in-service training — for students needing P1/P2 workplace experience.
  • Experienced hires — permanent and contract roles across all business units.
  • Mining roles (Miner, Rock Drill Operator, Foreman) under Sasol Mining, near Secunda and Sasolburg.
  • Garage / forecourt jobs — these are recruited by the franchisee, not Sasol head office. Approach the specific station manager in person with a CV.
  • Security jobs — most on-site security at Secunda and Sasolburg is outsourced to contractors. Sasol directly recruits in-house security/investigations specialists only.

Sasol Mainstream Bursary

The flagship bursary covers 100% of tuition, registration, exam fees, residence accommodation, three meals a day, and around R12,000 a year for books and pocket money.

Fields covered (undergraduate): Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Mining Engineering; Chemistry; Geology; Metallurgy; Data Science; B.Eng.Tech specialisations.

Postgraduate: M.Sc/M.Eng/PhD in engineering and Cyber Security.

2027 academic year: applications opened 1 April 2026 and close 17 May 2026. Outcomes communicated by end of November.

Sasol Foundation Bursary

A means-tested version of the mainstream bursary for academically capable but financially needy students. Combined household income must be under R600,000 per year.

You'll need to attach proof of household income (payslips or affidavit of unemployment) and copies of your parents'/guardians' IDs. Otherwise the application process is the same as the mainstream bursary via sasolbursaries.com.

Sasol Graduate Development Programme

A 36-month structured programme: roughly 70% on-the-job experience, 20% mentoring and coaching, 10% formal classroom training.

Eligibility: final-year or completed B.Sc/B.Eng in chemical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, industrial, civil or mining engineering; chemistry; geology; metallurgy.

When applications open: historically advertised mid-year with a July closing date for the following intake. Check jobs.sasol.com for the current cycle.

Sasol learnerships in 2026

Sasol runs learnerships year-round, mostly accredited by CHIETA (chemicals) or MQA (mining). Current 2026 programmes include:

  • Artisan Maintenance Learnership (Mechanical Fitter / Electrician / Instrumentation) — 36 months
  • Artisan Chemical Plant Operator Learnership at Natref — 36 months, Sasolburg
  • Artisan Learnership Secunda
  • Fire Fighter in Training Learnership at Secunda

Application windows typically open January–March each year. Apply via jobs.sasol.com using the Reference ID — never via email.

How to spot a Sasol job scam

Sasol is one of the most-impersonated SA employer brands. A scam looks like:

  • Unsolicited "job offer" via WhatsApp, SMS, Gmail or Facebook with no application from you
  • Requests for upfront payment (medical, training, uniform, courier, "clearance certificate")
  • Emails from generic domains (sasolrecruitment@gmail.com, careers-sasol@outlook.com) instead of @sasol.com
  • Fake "appointment letters" on Sasol letterhead sent before any interview
  • Requests for banking details, ID copies, or copies of bank cards by email
  • Instructions to courier documents to a PO Box
  • Job ads on Facebook groups linking to non-Sasol websites

A legitimate Sasol offer:

  • You applied first via jobs.sasol.com, or were contacted by an authorised Sasol recruiter through the official Sasol LinkedIn page
  • Emails come from a firstname.lastname@sasol.com address
  • You went through the full process: application → interview → psychometric → verification → medical → security clearance → then offer
  • Sasol never asks for money at any stage

Sasol contact details

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a job at Sasol?
Only through jobs.sasol.com. Register an account, build your profile, upload your CV, and apply to specific Reference IDs. Email applications are not accepted.
Does Sasol email job offers without an interview?
No. Sasol's recruitment process always includes application → interview → psychometric → medical → security clearance → written offer. Any "offer" arriving before you've been interviewed is a scam.
How long does Sasol take to respond after applying?
If you don't hear back within 60 days of the advert closing date, treat the application as unsuccessful. Successful candidates are typically contacted within 4–6 weeks for the first screening call.
Are Sasol garage jobs recruited by Sasol or the franchisee?
By the franchisee. Sasol's retail forecourts are franchise-operated, so pump attendant, cashier and forecourt supervisor roles are hired by the dealer at the station. Walk into the station with a CV and ask to speak to the manager.
When do Sasol learnerships open for 2026/2027?
Learnership cycles typically open between January and March. Specific 2026 closing dates include Artisan Secunda (2 March), Natref Chemical Plant Operator (6 March), Fire Fighter Secunda (9 March), and Artisan Maintenance (8 May). Check jobs.sasol.com for live adverts.
What is the closing date for the Sasol bursary 2027?
Applications for the 2027 academic year close on 17 May 2026. There was no new undergraduate intake for the 2026 academic year.
Does Sasol hire matriculants?
Yes — via learnerships (Matric with Maths and Physical Science required) and as artisan trainees. Bursaries also accept Grade 12 applicants subject to subject-symbol requirements.
How do I know if a Sasol job offer is real?
Real offers come from @sasol.com email addresses, follow a full interview and assessment process, and never request payment. Verify any offer by emailing recruitmentfraud@sasol.com with a screenshot before responding.
Where do I report a Sasol recruitment scam?
Email recruitmentfraud@sasol.com and report to your local SAPS station. The more reports, the faster Sasol can shut down fake recruiter accounts.

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Last updated 17 May 2026. We review and refresh this guide regularly — if something here is out of date, let us know.