If you are a technically driven graduate or diploma holder looking for structured industrial exposure, long-term skills development, and a recognised pathway into South Africa’s engineering sector, the Sasol Technician Development Programme (TDP) 2026 stands out as a serious career-building opportunity.
This is not a short-term internship or a general learnership. The TDP is a purpose-built technical development programme designed to shape learner technicians into competent, safety-conscious, and workplace-ready professionals who meet Sasol’s operational standards and broader industry expectations.
About the Sasol Technician Development Programme
The Sasol Technician Development Programme is a structured, competency-based development pathway aimed at engineering graduates and diploma holders. The programme focuses on building strong technical capability through a combination of formal learning, practical workplace exposure, ongoing assessment, and guided mentorship.
Rather than placing learners randomly across departments, Sasol follows a fit-for-purpose development framework aligned to specific engineering disciplines and real operational requirements. The intention is to produce technicians who are confident, capable, and ready to contribute meaningfully in high-demand industrial environments.
Programme Overview
Programme Name: Sasol Technician Development Programme (TDP)
Programme Type: Structured Technical Development Programme
Employer: Sasol
Target Group: Engineering graduates and diploma holders
Qualification Level: NQF Level 6 to NQF Level 8
Key Focus Areas: Technical competence, workplace readiness, professional growth
Registration Body: Engineering Council of South Africa (optional and self-funded)
Application Method: Online only
Application Platform: www.sasolbursaries.com
Community Preference: Sasol fence-line communities
What Makes the Sasol TDP Different
This programme is designed around long-term professional development rather than short-term exposure. Learners follow a clearly defined development journey that blends theory with real-world application.
Key elements of the programme include structured technical learning aligned to each learner’s discipline, continuous on-the-job exposure in Sasol’s operational environment, regular progress tracking, and guided professional support.
The outcome is a technician who understands not only how systems work, but also how to operate safely, ethically, and effectively within a large industrial organisation.
Core Features of the Programme
Structured Technical Development
Each learner follows a discipline-specific development framework that outlines learning outcomes, workplace exposure requirements, and technical competencies to be achieved over time.
Annual Progress Reviews
Learners are assessed regularly through structured development reviews that focus on performance feedback, milestone tracking, and identification of skills gaps.
Competency-Based Assessments
Standardised assessments are used to measure practical and technical competence in a fair and consistent manner, ensuring that skills gained are relevant and industry-aligned.
Mentorship and Buddy Support
Learners are supported through dedicated mentors and workplace buddies who assist with integration, guidance, and professional development throughout the programme.
Fit-for-Purpose Curriculum
Training content is tailored to match both the learner’s engineering qualification and Sasol’s operational requirements, ensuring relevance and practical value.
Minimum Requirements
All requirements must be met to be considered for the programme.
Schooling Requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12), or
- N3 Certificate
With the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science or Physical Science
- English or Business English
Engineering Qualification Requirements
Applicants must also hold one of the following engineering qualifications:
- Diploma in Engineering (NQF Level 6)
- Advanced Diploma in Engineering (NQF Level 7)
- Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech) at NQF Level 7
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours at NQF Level 8
- National Diploma in Engineering
- National Higher Diploma (S4 or S5)
Additional Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence and be able to meet Sasol’s medical, fitness, and security clearance requirements.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online. No alternative application methods are accepted.
Step one is to visit the official Sasol application portal at www.sasolbursaries.com.
Once on the platform, select the Technician Development Programme from the available options.
Complete the online application form and upload all required supporting documents, including academic certificates, engineering qualifications, a valid driver’s licence, and proof of address, particularly if applying under fence-line community consideration.
Ensure that all information is accurate and complete before submitting your application, as incomplete or late submissions are automatically disqualified.
Conclusion
The Sasol Technician Development Programme 2026 offers a structured and credible pathway for aspiring technicians who want more than temporary exposure. With its strong focus on technical competence, safety, mentorship, and long-term professional growth, the programme equips learners with skills that are relevant, transferable, and highly valued within South Africa’s engineering and industrial sectors.
For graduates and diploma holders who are serious about building a sustainable technical career, this programme represents a meaningful step toward industry readiness and professional confidence.
