PetroSA Artisan Apprenticeship & GIT 2026
State oil company PetroSA offers artisan apprenticeship training at its Centre of Excellence in Mossel Bay for unemployed youth, alongside a Graduate-in-Training (GIT) programme giving.
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Provider: PetroSA (Petroleum Oil & Gas Corporation of South Africa) • Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Program Overview
Program Details
Key Benefits
- ✓NQF Level 4 accredited qualification
- ✓Real workplace experience with a recognised employer
- ✓Stipend: PetroSA learner stipend
- ✓Mentorship and structured on-the-job training
- ✓Strong pathway toward permanent employment
Entry Requirements
- ✓Grade 12 with pure Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and Physical Science, OR N3 with Maths and Science (artisan apprenticeship)
- ✓South African citizen, currently unemployed
- ✓For GIT: relevant engineering qualification (N Diploma, BTech, BSc or BEng) in an eligible discipline
- ✓Physically fit and able to pass a medical screening (refinery access)
- ✓Must not have previously participated in an apprenticeship/graduate programme; degree/diploma holders not eligible for artisan apprenticeship
Career Opportunities
On successful completion, learners can pursue roles such as:
How to Apply
Check the requirements
Confirm you meet every entry requirement before you apply.
Prepare your documents
Certified ID, matric certificate / qualifications, CV and any supporting documents.
Apply online
Submit your application via the official PetroSA (Petroleum Oil & Gas Corporation of South Africa) careers portal.
Assessments & interview
Shortlisted candidates complete assessments and interviews.
Placement
Successful learners sign a learnership agreement and begin the programme.
⚠️ Good to Know
STATUS: Recurring annual, no open intake right now. The official PetroSA recruitment portal (petrosarecruitment.co.za) currently shows only the 2026 GIT listing, marked "Expired 103 days ago" as of June 2026 (deadline was 11 March 2026). No artisan apprenticeship is currently open. The Centre of Excellence (COE) in…
• Only shortlisted candidates are typically contacted — check the official portal for the latest intake dates.
• Learnerships are aimed at unemployed South African youth; preference is often given to candidates from designated groups.
• Beware of scams — GoCareers never charges for applications, and neither do legitimate employers.
Ready to apply?
Head to the official PetroSA (Petroleum Oil & Gas Corporation of South Africa) careers portal to submit your application.
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