Sasol Learner: Administration Learnership
Sasol Learner: Administration Learnership
Company: Sasol
Positions Available: 15
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Contract Type: 12-month Learnership
About Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a long history of innovation. At Sasol, we place people at the center of what we do, embracing diversity and inclusion. We offer development opportunities and support for employees of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.
Role Purpose
The Learner Administration programme is designed to give you both theoretical and practical experience in administrative and business skills. You’ll gain exposure to a range of business functions while contributing to real work. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a Grade 12 qualification looking to develop in a corporate environment.
What is the Sasol Learner: Administration Learnership?
- It is a 12‑month fixed‑term learnership programme.
- The programme is offered in several locations: Sandton, Secunda, Sasolburg, Durban.
- It combines theoretical training aligned to an NQF Learnership with practical, on‑site work experience. The aim is to build workplace readiness and administrative skills.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
As a learnership participant, your tasks will include:
- Provide administrative support to managers and different departments to improve general efficiency.
- Participate in and complete all theoretical learnership modules (subjects like communication, basic business principles, mathematics literacy, computer skills etc.).
- Complete assessments and workplace readiness exercises.
- Apply what you learn in real workplace scenarios—this could include time management, document and workflow management, supporting departmental reporting, coordinating with others etc.
What Sasol Looks for — Requirements
To qualify for the Sasol Learner: Administration programme, you typically need:
- A Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
- Ideally some additional diploma or degree is advantageous (but not strictly required) in relevant fields or any field, depending on specific advertised learnership.
- Minimal to no work experience: often 0‑1 year is acceptable.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use business tools, good communication, and willingness to learn.
- Preference may be given to people living with disabilities. Sasol often has provisions in its Employment Equity plans for that.
Skills & Competencies You’ll Build
During the learnership, you’ll be expected to develop and demonstrate these:
Behavioral Competencies:
- Nimble learning (you adapt and pick up new skills)
- Manages complexity (handling multiple tasks, priorities)
- Self‑development and self‑awareness (knowing strengths/weaknesses, asking for feedback)
- Accountability (taking responsibility for tasks, meeting deadlines)
Technical / Operational Competencies:
- Workflow management, executing and coordinating work tasks.
- Action planning and understanding / following company policies and procedures.
- Basic business accounting / financial literacy, depending on the role.
Benefits
What you get out of it:
- Gain valuable hands‑on work experience in a large corporate environment (Sasol), which improves employability.
- Build real skills (administration, computer, communication, business basics).
- Theoretical training that complements practice.
- Exposure to Sasol’s departments, managers, systems—networking, mentorship, learning corporate culture.
- For those living with disabilities, special consideration and accommodations are often made.
Key Responsibilities & Learning Objectives
- Complete a structured learnership curriculum covering topics such as entrepreneurship, business operations, customer service, basic accounting, mathematics literacy, communication, and computer skills.
- Provide administrative support to managers and departments throughout the organisation.
- Assist in workflow management, executing tasks, coordinating work, and improving performance.
- Learn and apply policies, procedures, and performance improvement techniques in a real-world business setting.
Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC)
BC_Nimble Learning
TC_Workflow Management
TC_Action Planning
TC_Policies and Procedures
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Self-development
TC_Performance Improvement
BC_Demonstrates Self-awareness
TC_Execute and Coordinate Work
BC_Ensures Accountability
Application Details — How to Apply, Deadlines
Here’s what to know about applying:
- Applications are done online via Sasol’s careers portal or through advertised job/learnership sites.
- You will need to upload documents like your certified ID, Matric certificate, possibly tertiary qualifications if applicable.
- Keep an eye on closing dates. Some programmes have closed in past adverts (e.g. late January, early April etc.).
- Only shortlisted candidates are usually contacted, within ~60 days after closing.
