Sasol Learnership 2026: Inspector In Training

Are you a recent matriculant with a passion for engineering, safety, and technical inspections? The Sasol Learnership 2026 – Inspector In Training programme offers an exciting opportunity for young South Africans to gain specialized skills in pressure equipment inspection, welding inspection, and non-destructive testing while working for one of South Africa’s leading energy and chemical companies.

This fully accredited 3-year training programme is based in Secunda, Mpumalanga, and provides learners with valuable workplace experience and professional development opportunities.

About Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with over 75 years of industry experience. The company is committed to developing future talent through structured learning programmes, internships, bursaries, and learnerships.

By joining Sasol, learners gain access to world-class training, career development opportunities, and a workplace culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, innovation, and safety.

Purpose of the Inspector In Training Programme

The Sasol Inspector In Training Learnership is designed to develop future inspection professionals responsible for ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of pressure vessels, steam generators, piping systems, and manufacturing equipment.

The programme prepares learners to become qualified inspectors capable of:

• Conducting equipment inspections
• Assessing equipment integrity
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• Supporting maintenance and repair certification processes
• Performing non-destructive testing evaluations
• Producing technical inspection reports

The programme is ideal for candidates interested in mechanical engineering, metallurgy, welding technology, and industrial safety.

Key Responsibilities

During the learnership, successful candidates will receive extensive practical and theoretical training in:

Inspection Techniques

• Visual inspections
• Wall thickness measurements
• Magnetic particle testing
• Dye penetrant testing
• Pressure vessel inspections
• Steam generator inspections
• Piping inspections

Technical Evaluation

• Reviewing and interpreting radiographs
• Assessing inspection findings
• Supporting repair recommendations
• Evaluating equipment condition
• Reviewing inspection frequency requirements
• Assisting with risk-based inspection (RBI) assessments

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Learners will gain exposure to advanced NDT methods such as:

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)
• Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
• IRIS Testing
• Eddy Current Testing
• Guided Ultrasonic Testing (GUL)
• Conventional and Computed Radiography (X-Ray)

Documentation and Reporting

• Writing technical inspection reports
• Recording inspection findings
• Maintaining compliance documentation
• Supporting calibration certification activities
• Managing inspection records

Skills and Competencies Required

Sasol is looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong learning ability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Accountability
• Ability to manage complex tasks
• Planning and organizational skills
• Commitment to safety standards
• Technical aptitude

What You Will Learn

Successful learners will acquire knowledge and practical experience in:

• Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER)
• Welding inspection standards
• Equipment integrity management
• Risk-based inspections
• Process safety principles
• Safety-critical equipment assessments
• Industrial maintenance inspections
• Engineering compliance requirements

Why Apply for the Sasol Inspector In Training Learnership?

This learnership offers numerous benefits, including:

• Industry-recognized SAIW-accredited training
• Hands-on workplace experience
• Exposure to advanced inspection technologies
• Career development opportunities within Sasol
• Professional mentorship
• Specialized engineering and inspection skills
• Enhanced employability in the engineering sector

The programme serves as an excellent foundation for a long-term career in inspection engineering, welding inspection, asset integrity management, and industrial safety.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Sasol Learnership 2026, applicants must have:

Educational Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Minimum 50% in:
  • Pure Mathematics
  • Physical Science
  • English

Advantageous Qualification

Candidates with a completed:

• S4 Mechanical Engineering
• S4 Metallurgical Engineering
• S4 Welding Engineering

may receive favorable consideration.

Additional Requirement

• Driver’s License (advantageous but not compulsory)

How to Apply

Apply here online for Sasol Learnership 2026: Inspector In Training

Closing date: 12 June 2026