Learner: Administration – People Living with Disability
Company: Sasol
Job Title: Learner: Administration
Location: Alrode, Germiston, Sandton, Sasolburg & Secunda, South Africa
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Learnership
Duration: 12 Months
Job Req ID: 12956
Posting Date: 17 August 2026
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Target Group: People Living with Disabilities
Job Overview
Sasol is offering a 12-month Administration Learnership aimed specifically at People Living with Disabilities. This programme provides unemployed young South Africans with the opportunity to develop practical workplace skills while completing a structured theoretical learning programme aligned to an NQF learnership.
The opportunity is designed for individuals who have completed Grade 12 and are looking to gain their first meaningful workplace experience. Learners will receive exposure to both classroom-based learning and practical on-site work, helping them develop the skills required to enter the professional environment with greater confidence and workplace readiness.
The programme is available across several Sasol locations, including Alrode, Germiston, Sandton, Sasolburg and Secunda.
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with more than 75 years of experience. The organisation places strong emphasis on developing its people and creating an inclusive workplace where individuals have opportunities to build their skills and careers.
About the Learnership
The programme combines a theoretical learning component with practical workplace experience.
During the 12-month learnership, participants will develop foundational professional skills in areas such as administration, communication, customer service, computer literacy, numeracy and basic business principles.
The practical component will give learners an opportunity to work within a professional environment and provide administrative support to managers and departments. This exposure is intended to help learners understand workplace expectations while developing practical skills that can support future employment opportunities.
The programme is particularly suited to young people who have completed Grade 12 but have not yet entered full-time employment or further studies.
Theoretical Learning
The theoretical component of the programme will cover a range of important business and workplace subjects.
Learners can expect exposure to:
- Entrepreneurship.
- Business operations.
- Customer service.
- Business accounting.
- Maths literacy.
- Communication skills.
- Computer skills.
These areas are designed to build a broad foundation of knowledge that learners can apply during their practical workplace experience.
The programme also focuses on developing essential workplace abilities such as literacy, numeracy, communication, computer usage and basic business understanding.
Practical Workplace Experience
A major part of the programme involves gaining practical experience within Sasol’s working environment.
Learners will provide administrative support to managers and departments, assisting with activities that contribute to the effective operation of the workplace.
This practical exposure can help participants develop an understanding of:
- Professional workplace conduct.
- Administrative processes.
- Workflow management.
- Planning and coordination.
- Company policies and procedures.
- Customer service.
- Basic business operations.
- Workplace communication.
- Task execution.
- Accountability and performance.
The practical component is intended to prepare learners for future employment by giving them the opportunity to apply what they learn in a real working environment.
Core Programme Requirements
Successful learners will be expected to actively participate in the full programme.
This includes:
- Participating in the learnership programme.
- Successfully completing the required assessment processes.
- Taking part in workplace-readiness activities.
- Completing required exercises and learning activities.
- Applying the knowledge gained during the theoretical component to practical workplace situations.
- Meeting the expectations and requirements of the programme.
Commitment and willingness to learn will be important throughout the 12-month period.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have a completed National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric.
- Be between 18 and 29 years old.
- Be currently unemployed.
- Not currently be studying, either full-time or part-time.
- Meet the requirements for the programme for People Living with Disabilities.
This opportunity is aimed at entry-level candidates who are looking to gain workplace exposure and develop their professional skills.
Skills and Development Areas
The programme will help learners develop a variety of behavioural and technical competencies.
Nimble Learning
Learners will be expected to remain open to learning, adapt to new information and develop new skills throughout the programme.
Workflow Management
Participants will gain exposure to organising and managing administrative tasks and understanding how different activities contribute to the wider operation of a department.
Action Planning
Learners will develop the ability to plan tasks, prioritise activities and work towards agreed objectives.
Policies and Procedures
Understanding and following workplace policies and procedures will form an important part of the learner’s development.
Self-Development
The programme encourages learners to take responsibility for their own development and actively build their skills.
Performance Improvement
Participants will be encouraged to learn from feedback and continuously improve their workplace performance.
Execute and Coordinate Work
Learners will gain practical experience in completing assigned tasks and coordinating administrative activities effectively.
Accountability
Taking responsibility for assigned duties and completing work to the required standard will be an important part of the workplace experience.
Locations
The learnership is available at the following Sasol locations:
- Alrode
- Germiston
- Sandton
- Sasolburg
- Secunda
Applicants should consider the location requirements when applying.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
For a young person who has completed Matric and is currently unemployed, this learnership offers an opportunity to gain more than theoretical knowledge.
Participants can gain real workplace exposure, develop administrative skills and experience a professional corporate environment while completing a structured learning programme.
The combination of classroom learning and practical experience can help learners build confidence, improve their employability and develop a clearer understanding of what is expected in the workplace.
It is also an opportunity to gain experience with a major South African company that places emphasis on employee development, diversity and inclusion.
Diversity and Inclusion
Sasol promotes diversity and equal opportunities within its workforce and welcomes applications from people with different backgrounds and circumstances.
The company expressly encourages applications from People Living with Disabilities, as this particular learnership is designed to provide development and workplace-readiness opportunities for this group.
Job Summary
Position: Learner: Administration
Company: Sasol
Programme: Administration Learnership
Duration: 12 Months
Contract: Fixed-Term Learnership
Locations: Alrode, Germiston, Sandton, Sasolburg & Secunda
Age: 18–29
Education: Grade 12 / Matric
Employment Status: Currently unemployed
Study Status: Not currently studying
Job Req ID: 12956
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
If you meet the requirements and are looking for your first opportunity to gain corporate workplace experience, this Sasol learnership could be a great place to start. Applications close on 26 August 2026.