Air Products South Africa Learnership 2026: Chemical Plant Machine Operator (X2) – Apply Now

Air Products South Africa Opens Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnership Opportunities

Are you a young South African looking to gain valuable work experience and industry-recognised training? Air Products South Africa is offering two (2) Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnership opportunities at its Mid-Vaal Facility for 2026.

This 12-month learnership programme is designed to equip unemployed youth with practical skills and workplace experience in plant operations within the petrochemical manufacturing industry.

Learnership Details

• Position: Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnership (X2)
• Company: Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd
• Location: Mid-Vaal Facility, Vaal
• Duration: 12 Months
• Salary/Stipend: R5,000 per month
• Industry: Petrochemical Manufacturing
• Reference Number: 2356973
• Closing Date: 27 June 2026

About the Learnership Programme

Successful candidates will participate in a structured 12-month Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnership that combines classroom-based learning with practical workplace experience.

The programme is designed to develop technical skills, workplace readiness, and industry knowledge within a leading industrial gas manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Educational Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Mathematics and Physical Science as subjects

Skills Required

• Good verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be between 22 and 30 years old
• Be currently unemployed
• Have never participated in a learnership programme before
• Reside in Meyerton or surrounding communities within a 40km radius of the Mid-Vaal Facility, including:
  • Sicelo
  • Evaton
  • Tembisa Park
  • Nearby surrounding areas

What You Will Gain

Participants will benefit from:

• Practical workplace experience
• Industry-specific technical training
• Exposure to plant operations and manufacturing processes
• Improved employability and career development opportunities
• Experience working for one of South Africa’s leading industrial gas companies

About Air Products South Africa

Air Products South Africa is a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial and specialty gases across Southern Africa. The company serves industries including steel, engineering, chemical manufacturing, petrochemicals, healthcare, and food production.

With decades of industry experience and internationally recognised quality and safety standards, Air Products continues to invest in developing young South African talent through learnerships, internships, and graduate development programmes.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Careers24 application platform before the closing date.

Applicants should prepare:

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copy of Matric certificate
• Proof of residence (if required)
• Supporting documents requested during the application process

Applications close on 27 June 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as positions are limited.

🎓 Air Products Learnership 2026 – Apply Now!

Looking for a learnership opportunity with a monthly stipend?

✅ Chemical Plant Machine Operator Learnership (X2)
✅ Stipend: R5,000 per month
✅ Duration: 12 Months
✅ Grade 12 with Maths and Science
✅ Ages 22–30
✅ Unemployed South African youth

📍 Mid-Vaal, Gauteng
📅 Closing Date: 27 June 2026

Start your career in the petrochemical industry and gain valuable workplace experience with Air Products South Africa. Apply today! 🚀