Application Deadline: March 22nd, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Sasol Graduate Development Programme. The Sasol Graduate Development Programme is a corporate initiative that ensures that all graduates in the different disciplines conform to a high level of uniform standards in terms of orientation, training, development and exposure to the business processes. This programme is exclusively for our engineer/scientist in training candidates.
Sasol offers graduates an intensive 36-month long development programme that is rated one of the best in South Africa. The key differentiators of our programme are as follows:
Comprehensive: Entering graduates will be exposed to all relevant areas within the business with mandatory rotations being the key vehicle to achieve this, of which a minimum of one will be in operations.
Standardised: All graduate engineers and scientists entering Sasol will go through a formalised and structured development programme tailored to each discipline.
Competency driven: The programme’s effectiveness is determined by the competencies created in the entering graduates; therefore, it includes regular assessments of graduates to steer and support their development.
The Practice oriented: Programme design reflects the core belief that learning by doing is most effective. Therefore, a minimum of 70% of graduates’ time is focused on practical on-the-job experience, 20% mentoring and coaching and 10% formal classroom training.
Aligned with business: Our line managers drive content and on-the-job training and embed the programme deeply across the organisation.
Programme Details
- Continuous buddy and mentorship that support the programme.
- Three (3) year mandatory programme to ensure adequate development opportunities.
- Progress reviews bi-annually
- Rotations across Sasol that enable full lens experience.
- Frequent and standardised assessments focused on competency.
- Fit-for-purpose training curricula.
Minimum requirements for application
- Applicants must be in their final year of B.Sc. or B.Eng. degrees.
- Candidates who have completed their B.Sc. or B.Eng. degrees are also welcome to apply.
- Limited or no working experience.
- Candidates with exceptional academic records will be considered.
- Only South African citizens will be considered.
- No criminal record.
- Preference will be given to qualifying candidates residing in our fence-line communities as well as Sasol Foundation bursars.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Sasol Graduate Development Programme
