Air Products South Africa invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnership Programme 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 27 June 2026
Learnership Location: Mid-Vaal Facility, Vaal, Gauteng, South Africa
Air Products Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnerships 2026
Air Products South Africa has exciting learnership opportunities available in the Packaged Gases Department at the Mid-Vaal Facility.
The programme is designed for young individuals who want to develop skills in plant operations while gaining practical workplace experience in a petrochemical manufacturing environment.
Successful learners will be placed on a 12-month Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnership Programme.
Learnership Details
Employer: Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited
Programme: Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnership
Number of Posts: 2
Reference Number: 2356973
Sector: Petrochemical Manufacturing
Salary/Stipend: R5 000 per month
Location: Vaal / Mid-Vaal Facility
Job Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
Successful learners will participate in a 12-month Chemical Plant Machine Operator learnership programme.
The programme will provide learners with practical workplace exposure in plant operations and packaged gases.
Learners will be expected to follow workplace instructions, participate in learning activities and support operational duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Applicants must be between the ages of 22 and 30.
Applicants must be unemployed.
Applicants must not have participated in any learnership programme before.
Applicants must reside in or around Meyerton and surrounding areas within a 40km radius of the Mid-Vaal area, including Sicelo, Evaton Park, Tembisa Park and surrounding areas.
Required Skills
Applicants must have good verbal communication skills.
Candidates must have organisational skills.
Applicants must be team players and willing to learn.
Who Should Apply?
This learnership is suitable for unemployed youth who have Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science and are interested in plant operations, petrochemical manufacturing and production environments.
Applicants who live near the Mid-Vaal Facility and meet the age and qualification requirements are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Air Products Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnerships 2026.
Applicants must apply online before the closing date and ensure that all required information is submitted correctly.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Air Products Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnerships 2026 is 27 June 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid missing this opportunity.
Final Thoughts
The Air Products Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnerships 2026 are valuable opportunities for unemployed youth who want to gain practical experience in plant operations and petrochemical manufacturing.
Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications before 27 June 2026.