Sasol is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for nine (9) Learning Practitioner positions within its Mining operations in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

These positions are suited to qualified Miners or ElectroMechanics/Artisans with relevant trade experience who are interested in training, coaching, assessing and developing employees and learners in the workplace.

Job Details

Position: Learning Practitioner
Number of Posts: X9
Company: Sasol
Job Requisition ID: 12887
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
OME: MRS: Mining
Posting Date: 14 August 2026
Closing Date: 26 August 2026

Purpose of the Job

The Learning Practitioner is responsible for identifying workplace learning needs, developing appropriate learning material and facilitating training and assessments.

The successful candidates will help ensure employees and learners develop the required workplace competencies while ensuring training activities comply with relevant legislation, Sasol learning policies, frameworks and guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a:

• National Senior Certificate, AND either:
• Occupational Qualification (Miner) plus Blasting Certificate, OR
• Occupational Qualification (ElectroMechanic) plus Red Seal Trade Certificate
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the trade

Important Qualification Note

This vacancy is not a general Grade 12-only opportunity.

Although a National Senior Certificate is required, applicants must also hold one of the specified occupational/trade qualification combinations:

Option 1: Miner Occupational Qualification + Blasting Certificate

OR

Option 2: ElectroMechanic Occupational Qualification + Red Seal Trade Certificate.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for duties including:

• Identifying learning and skills-development needs.
• Assessing current employee knowledge and skills against required competencies.
• Identifying skills gaps and recommending appropriate interventions.
• Conducting research into identified competency and skills gaps.
• Assessing learner profiles and determining appropriate learning interventions.
• Designing, developing or selecting learning methodologies and modules.
• Facilitating formal workplace learning interventions.
• Providing on-the-job learning and coaching.
• Orientating learners to apply their skills in the workplace.
• Guiding learners through practical projects and assignments.
• Conducting workplace assessments.
• Ensuring assessments comply with applicable unit standards and legislative requirements.
• Evaluating assessment processes against relevant standards and qualifications.
• Developing appropriate evaluation methods.
• Analysing learner performance and recommending corrective actions.
• Evaluating whether training has improved workplace performance and knowledge transfer.
• Supporting line managers with competency evaluations.
• Developing structured learning plans aligned with the 70:20:10 learning principles.
• Identifying critical competency gaps and interventions.
• Supporting learners with special learning needs.
• Adapting learning programmes for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Monitoring progress against agreed learning plans.
• Investigating deviations from learning plans and developing remedial actions.
• Developing and monitoring learning metrics and dashboards.
• Developing, reviewing and updating learning materials.
• Confirming successful completion of learning interventions.
• Acting as an assessor or moderator where required.
• Ensuring adherence to Sasol learning policies, processes, frameworks and relevant legislation.

Skills and Competencies

Sasol highlights competencies in areas including:

• Learning and Development
• Learning administration
• Learning planning
• Content design and development
• Research, development and innovation
• Learning evaluation
• Assessments and moderation
• Auditing and quality assurance
• Coaching
• Face-to-face learning facilitation
• Virtual learning facilitation
• Digital literacy and integration
• Business acumen
• Project leadership
• People advocacy
• L&D strategy
• Marketing and communication
• Decision-making
• Managing complexity
• Effective communication
• Accountability
• Action orientation

How to Apply

Use the following information to locate the correct vacancy:

Job title: Learning Practitioner
Job Requisition ID: 12887
Number of vacancies: 9
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 26 August 2026

Application Instructions

1. Visit the official Sasol careers website.
2. Search for “Learning Practitioner”.
3. You can also search using Job Requisition ID 12887.
4. Confirm that the vacancy is for Secunda, Mpumalanga.
5. Sign in or create a Sasol candidate profile.
6. Complete all sections of the online application.
7. Upload your updated CV and supporting documents requested on the portal.
8. Make sure your relevant trade qualification, certificate and work experience are clearly indicated.
9. Review your application before submitting it.
10. Submit before 26 August 2026.

Sasol states that applicants who have not received feedback within 60 days after the advert closes should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How many Learning Practitioner positions are available?

There are 9 positions available.

2. Where are the positions based?

The positions are based in Secunda, Mpumalanga, within Sasol’s Mining operations.

3. Is Grade 12 enough to apply?

No. A National Senior Certificate is required, but candidates must also have either a Miner Occupational Qualification with a Blasting Certificate or an ElectroMechanic Occupational Qualification with a Red Seal Trade Certificate.

4. How much experience is required?

Applicants need at least 2 years of relevant experience in their trade.

5. Can qualified miners apply?

Yes, provided they hold the required Occupational Qualification (Miner) and Blasting Certificate and meet the experience requirement.

6. Can qualified artisans apply?

The advert specifically provides an occupational qualification route for an ElectroMechanic with a Red Seal Trade Certificate.

7. Is teaching experience required?

The advert does not separately specify a minimum number of years of teaching experience. However, the role involves significant training, facilitation, coaching, assessment and learning-development responsibilities.

8. What will Learning Practitioners mainly do?

They will identify skills gaps, develop learning interventions, facilitate training, coach learners, conduct assessments, monitor learning progress and help employees achieve workplace competence.

9. Will I be expected to assess learners?

Yes. Conducting assessments and workplace assessments forms part of the advertised responsibilities. The role may also require the successful candidate to act as an assessor/moderator where required.

10. What is the reference number?

The Job Requisition ID is 12887.

11. When is the closing date?

Applications close on 26 August 2026.

12. What happens if Sasol does not contact me?

According to the advert, if you have not heard from Sasol within 60 days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Possible Interview Questions

The questions below are for preparation and are not confirmed Sasol interview questions.

1. Tell us about your experience in your trade and how it prepares you for a Learning Practitioner role.
Explain your technical background, years of experience and situations where you trained, guided or supported less-experienced employees.

2. How would you identify a skills gap in an employee or learner?
Discuss observation, competency assessments, discussions with supervisors, performance information and comparison against required competency standards.

3. How would you train someone who understands theory but struggles with practical application?
Explain how you would demonstrate the task, provide supervised practice, coach the learner and assess competence in the workplace.

4. What is the importance of workplace assessments?
Discuss confirming that learners can safely and consistently apply their knowledge and skills in real working conditions.

5. How would you deal with a learner who repeatedly fails an assessment?
Focus on identifying the cause, providing constructive feedback, adjusting the learning approach, offering additional coaching and developing a remedial plan.

6. How do you ensure that safety remains part of workplace training?
Explain that safety procedures, hazard identification and correct work practices should be incorporated into both theoretical and practical training.

7. Tell us about a time you coached or mentored a colleague.
Use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action and Result.

8. How would you measure whether a training intervention was successful?
Mention assessments, workplace performance, learner feedback, competency improvement and whether the identified performance gap has been closed.

9. What is your understanding of the 70:20:10 learning principle?
Be prepared to explain how workplace experience, interaction/coaching and formal learning can work together in employee development.

10. How would you accommodate a learner with special learning needs?
Discuss adapting learning material or delivery methods while maintaining the required competency and assessment standards.

11. How do you maintain fairness and consistency when assessing employees?
Explain the importance of using established assessment criteria, evidence, documented standards and consistent procedures.

12. Why do you want to become a Learning Practitioner at Sasol?
Connect your technical trade experience with your interest in developing people, transferring knowledge, improving competence and contributing to safe mining operations.