Sasol has published the application window for its Graduate Development Programme (GDP). While Sasol notes that its bursary applications are closed for the 2026 academic year, the Graduate Development Programme is scheduled to accept applications during the window below.
At a glance
- Organisation: Sasol
- Opportunity type: Graduate Development Programme (Engineer/Scientist in Training)
- Application window: 27 February 2026 – 22 March 2026
- Closing date: 22 March 2026
- How to apply: Online via Sasol’s bursaries/early careers portal (register/login, then apply during the open window)
Important notes (this is what applicants often miss)
- Who should apply: Sasol positions this programme for engineer/scientist in training candidates (see minimum requirements below).
- This is not a bursary application. Sasol’s bursary programmes are marked as closed for the 2026 academic year on the official Sasol Bursaries site.
- Apply early: don’t wait until the last day — online portals can be slow close to deadline.
About the programme
Sasol describes the Graduate Development Programme as an intensive 36-month development programme with structured exposure, rotations (including at least one in operations), mentoring/coaching and competency-based assessments.
Minimum requirements (from Sasol’s programme page)
- Final year B.Sc. or B.Eng. candidates (or graduates who have completed these degrees)
- Limited or no working experience
- South African citizens
- No criminal record (as stated)
- Preference may be given to qualifying candidates from Sasol fence-line communities and Sasol Foundation bursars (as stated)
What to do now (before applications open)
- Create your profile early: register on the portal so you’re ready to submit once applications open.
- Prepare a clean CV and ensure your academic record is up to date.
- Track the official dates — applications are only open during the published window.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified by us using Sasol’s official Sasol Bursaries site where the Graduate Development Programme application window is published.
How to apply
- Register (or log in) on the Sasol portal.
- Apply during the window: 27 February 2026 – 22 March 2026.
- Keep proof of submission.