The Sasol Technician Development Programme (TDP) 2025 for young South African graduates.


Application Deadline: August 18, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Sasol Technician Development Programme. The Sasol Technician Development Programme (TDP) provides a structure that will ensure that the development of all Technicians/Technologists in Training in the different disciplines conforms to a high level of standards in terms of orientation, training, development, evaluation and exposure to the business processes.

The objectives of the programme are:

  • Equipping the Technicians/Technologists in Training with the applicable foundational leadership, managerial, technical and life skills required to excel in the workplace, according to the Sasol requirements.
  • Ensuring that Technicians/Technologists in Training are developed in such a manner that they effectively comply with any applicable legislation or requirements from professional bodies or relevant external influences. Registration is elective and licenses will be paid by the individual.
  • Achieving greater training and development data and content through information and knowledge sharing in a blended learning approach whereby various types of learning take place – classroom training, self-study, workplace practical execution, workplace coaching and project work.

There are two ways to join our TDP:

1.  Apply for a Sasol bursary during Grade 12

The University of Technology bursaries can be accessed by those in matric or who have completed matric but have not started with their first year of the B.Eng. Tech./Diploma.

Candidates wishing to apply for the bursary must have a minimum of the following marks:

  • Mathematics level 5 (60%)
  • Physical Science level 5 (60%)
  • English level 5 (60%)

2.  Apply for the Technician in Training Programme when positions become available

Candidates who meet the minimum requirement s of the Technician in Training positions, may apply on www.sasol.com/careers for positions which may become vacant. These candidates can also join the TDP once appointed within Sasol.

The Technician Development Programme Details

Continuous buddy and mentorship support the TDP.

  • A comprehensive programme to ensure adequate development opportunities S1 – S4 completed at a university
  • S1 – S4 completed at a university
  • P1 and P2 done at Sasol (to meet both university requirements and Sasol requirements) = 1 year
  • Registration as Candidate Technicians with ECSA
  • Progress reviews annually (also include an adjustment to salary – depending on performance).
  • Frequent and standardised assessments centred on competency.
  • Fit-for-purpose training curricula.

How to Apply

Applicants wishing to apply for a Sasol bursary, can visit the Sasol bursaries tab and select University of Technology bursaries for a step-by-step guide.

All applications should be submitted before close of business of the application closing date.

Incomplete or late applications, applications by e-mail and/or not submitted via the Sasol bursaries website will not be considered.

Alternatively, if you have completed you Diploma in Engineering, please visit www.sasol.com/careers regularly for positions that may be available.

Notice:

  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
  • Applications by e-mail and/or not submitted via the Sasol bursaries website will not be considered

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Sasol Technician Development Programme

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