The Sasol Foundation Graduate Internship Programme 2026 is now open for applications.
Sasol is offering 22 internship positions across Secunda, Sasolburg, and Sandton on a 24-month fixed-term contract.
If you’re a recent graduate looking for structured workplace experience, this opportunity could help launch your career.
Applications close 10 March 2026.
What Is the Sasol Foundation Graduate Internship Programme?
The programme is a two-year structured workplace experience initiative designed to help unemployed graduates gain practical industry exposure.
Sasol’s goal is simple:
- Build an inclusive South African economy
- Develop young professionals
- Create meaningful career pathways
Interns are placed within Sasol business units aligned to their qualifications, where they gain:
- Hands-on experience
- Industry exposure
- Professional development
- Workplace readiness skills
This is not just work experience.
It’s career acceleration.
Where Will the Internship Take Place?
Successful candidates may be placed in:
- Secunda
- Sasolburg
- Sandton
However, applicants must reside within:
- Sasol local communities (Secunda, Sasolburg, Ekandustria)
- Sasol Retail sites within a 50km radius
Who Qualifies for the Programme?
To apply, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 29 years old
- Be currently unemployed
- Reside within eligible Sasol communities
- Hold a completed bachelor’s degree in an approved field
Which Degrees Are Accepted?
Sasol is recruiting graduates in the following fields:
- Digital Marketing / Marketing & Sales
- Data Science / Data Analytics
- Information Technology
- Transport & Logistics
- Operations, Retail or Brand Management
- LLB / Legal & Compliance / Commercial or Property Law
- Human Resources / Industrial Psychology / Industrial Relations
- Finance / Accounting / Information Systems (including CIMA/CFP streams)
- Public Relations / Stakeholder Relations
- Development Studies / Project Management
- Brand Communication / Communications
- Business Management / Economics / Business Administration
- Engineering (Civil or Industrial)
- Property Studies / Real Estate
If your degree falls within these areas, you are encouraged to apply.
How Long Is the Contract?
- Duration: 24 months
- Type: Fixed-term contract
This structured period allows interns to build meaningful workplace experience aligned to their field of study.
Does Sasol Follow Employment Equity?
Yes.
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to:
- Applicants from designated groups
- Persons living with disabilities
Reasonable accommodation will be provided where necessary.
How Do You Apply?
Follow these steps:
- Prepare your updated CV
- Ensure your qualifications are certified
- Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements
- Apply online before 10 March 2026
Official Application Link:
Apply directly via Sasol’s careers portal here:
https://jobs.sasol.com/job/Secunda-Sasol-Foundation-Graduate-Internship-Programme-x-22/1367701633/
⚠️ If you do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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Final Thoughts
The Sasol Foundation Graduate Internship Programme 2026 offers more than just workplace exposure — it provides structured career development inside one of South Africa’s leading energy and chemical companies.
If you meet the requirements, don’t wait until the last minute.
Submit your application before 10 March 2026 and take your first serious step toward building your professional future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Applications close on 10 March 2026.
The programme runs for 24 months on a fixed-term contract.
South African citizens aged 18–29 who are unemployed, live within eligible Sasol communities, and hold a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Placements are available in Secunda, Sasolburg, and Sandton.
If you do not hear back within 60 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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