Sasol Administration Learnership 2026 | Grade 12 | No Experience Required | Apply by 26 August 2026
Sasol is inviting unemployed young South Africans with Grade 12/Matric to apply for its Learner: Administration Programme 2026.
This is a 12-month learnership designed to give entry-level candidates theoretical training and practical workplace experience. Previous work experience is not listed as a requirement.
Job Details
Position: Learner: Administration
Company: Sasol
Job Req ID: 12957
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Learnership
Locations: Alrode, Germiston, Sandton, Sasolburg and Secunda
Posting Date: 17 August 2026
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
About the Sasol Administration Learnership
The programme combines an NQF-aligned theoretical component with practical on-site work experience.
It aims to develop foundational workplace skills in:
- Administration
- Literacy and numeracy
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Basic business principles
- Workplace readiness
During the practical component, learners will provide administrative support to managers and departments, allowing them to gain real workplace exposure.
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 full-time or part-time
Do You Need Experience?
No previous work experience is listed as a requirement.
This programme is intended for entry-level learners who want to develop workplace skills and gain practical experience.
What You Will Learn
The theoretical component will cover:
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Operations
- Customer Service
- Business Accounting
- Maths Literacy
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
Learners will also gain practical administrative experience within the workplace.
Core Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be required to:
- Participate fully in the 12-month learnership
- Complete the required assessment process
- Participate in workplace-readiness activities and exercises
- Complete theoretical learning components
- Gain practical on-site work experience
- Provide administrative support to managers and departments
- Follow relevant workplace policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for their learning and development
Skills and Competencies
Sasol highlights competencies such as:
- Nimble learning
- Workflow management
- Action planning
- Understanding policies and procedures
- Managing complexity
- Self-development
- Performance improvement
- Self-awareness
- Executing and coordinating work
- Accountability
How to Apply
When searching for the vacancy, use:
Job Req ID: 12957
Application Instructions
- Visit Sasol’s official careers website.
- Search for โLearner: Administrationโ.
- Use Job Req ID 12957 to identify the correct vacancy.
- Open the vacancy and check that the closing date is 26 August 2026.
- Create an account or sign in to your existing candidate profile.
- Complete all required sections of the online application.
- Upload your CV and any documents requested on the application portal.
- Check that your contact details are correct.
- Submit your application before the closing date.
Important: Make sure you apply for Job Req ID 12957, particularly if there are other Sasol learnerships with similar titles.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I apply with only Grade 12?
Yes. A completed Grade 12/Matric/National Senior Certificate is the qualification specified.
2. Is previous work experience required?
No previous experience is listed as a minimum requirement.
3. What is the age requirement?
You must be between 18 and 29 years old.
4. Can I apply if I am unemployed?
Yes. Applicants are required to be currently unemployed.
5. Can university or college students apply?
The advert states that applicants must not currently be studying, either full-time or part-time.
6. How long does the Sasol learnership last?
It is a 12-month fixed-term learnership.
7. Where will learners be placed?
The advertised locations are Alrode, Germiston, Sandton, Sasolburg and Secunda.
8. Is this only an administration course?
No. It combines theoretical learning with practical on-site workplace experience, including providing administrative support to managers and departments.
9. What subjects are covered?
The theoretical component includes Entrepreneurship, Business Operations, Customer Service, Business Accounting, Maths Literacy, Communication Skills and Computer Skills.
10. What is the closing date?
Applications close on 26 August 2026.
11. What is the reference number?
Use Job Req ID 12957.
12. Does completing the learnership guarantee permanent employment at Sasol?
The information provided describes this as a 12-month fixed-term learnership and does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed afterwards.
Possible Interview Questions
These are preparation questions and are not confirmed Sasol interview questions.
1. Tell us about yourself.
Focus on your education, personal strengths, interests and what you hope to achieve through the programme.
2. Why are you interested in the Sasol Administration Learnership?
Explain that you want to gain workplace experience, develop administrative skills and learn in a professional environment.
3. Why should we select you for this learnership?
Highlight qualities such as reliability, willingness to learn, communication, teamwork, attention to detail and commitment.
4. What do you understand about administrative work?
You can mention organising information, handling documents, communicating professionally, capturing information, supporting managers and completing tasks accurately.
5. How would you deal with several tasks that need to be completed at the same time?
Explain how you would prioritise tasks, stay organised, follow deadlines and communicate if assistance is required.
6. What computer skills do you have?
Mention the programs and computer tasks you genuinely know. The programme itself includes computer-skills development.
7. Tell us about a time you worked as part of a team.
You can use an example from school, sport, volunteering, community activities or a group assignment if you have no work experience.
8. How would you handle confidential information?
Explain that you would follow company procedures, protect private information and only share information with authorised people.
9. What does good customer service mean to you?
Discuss being polite, listening carefully, communicating clearly and assisting people professionally.
10. Where do you see yourself after completing this learnership?
Focus on becoming work-ready, having stronger administrative skills and being prepared to pursue further employment and career-development opportunities.