Technician Development Programme (TDP)
Applicants must be South African citizens with a complete, SAQA-registered engineering qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher and a valid driver’s licence.
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About
The programme provides learner technicians with structured technical development and workplace experience. It includes training, mentorship, competency assessments, and annual progress reviews for candidates in recognised engineering disciplines.
What it covers
- Structured technical development and workplace experience
- Mentorship and buddy support
- Competency-based assessments and annual progress reviews
- Discipline- and role-specific training
- Classroom training, self-study, workplace application, coaching, and project assignments
Who can apply
SAQA-registered qualification in a recognised engineering discipline at NQF Level 6 or higher
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12/N3) with six subjects including Pure Mathematics, Physical Science, and English, plus a National Diploma in Engineering (NQF 6) or B.Eng. Tech. (NQF 7/8); international qualifications must be evaluated
Valid driver’s licence; learner’s licences are not accepted
South African citizenship
Complete qualification from a recognised institution
International qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA before placement consideration
Applicants seeking preference for fence line communities must provide proof of residential address
Documents to prepare
SAQA evaluation for international qualifications
Statement of Results explicitly confirming that the candidate qualifies for the National Senior Certificate, if the official certificate is unavailable
Proof of residential address to be considered for preference given to Sasol fence line community residents
How to apply
- 1Visit sasolbursaries.com and select the Technician Development Programme for the application guide
- 2Submit the application online via the Sasol application portal by the closing date shown on the landing page
Sources
Official sourceSasolChecked against www.sasolbursaries.com on 23 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.