Air Products South Africa is offering an exciting Learnership opportunity for young, unemployed South Africans who want to develop practical skills in plant production. The Air Products SA Learnership Chemical Production Machine Operaton is based at the company’s Speciality Gas department in Kempton Park, Gauteng, and runs for 12 months.
If you are between the ages of 22 and 30 and hold a Matric certificate with Mathematics and Science, this could be the career opportunity you have been waiting for.
Air Products SA Learnership Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Opportunity | Chemical Production Machine Operator Learnership |
| Company | Air Products South Africa |
| Location | Kempton Park |
| Duration | 12 Months |
| Category | Learnership |
| Closing Date | 20 May 2026 |
About the Air Products SA Learnership
A learnership is a structured programme that combines classroom-based learning with practical workplace experience. At the end of the programme, learners receive a nationally recognised qualification while gaining valuable industry experience.
The Air Products SA Chemical Production Machine Operator Learnership is hosted within the company’s Speciality Gas department at its Kempton Park facility. During the 12-month programme, successful candidates will gain hands-on exposure to plant production operations in a real industrial environment.
This opportunity is ideal for young South Africans looking to build a career in the chemical production and manufacturing sector.
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Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Matric / Grade 12
- Mathematics and Science as subjects
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 22 and 30 years old
- Be currently unemployed
- Never have participated in a learnership programme before
- Reside within approximately 40 km of the Kempton Park facility, including areas such as:
- Reiger Park
- Rabie Ridge
- Geluksdal
Skills and Competencies
Successful applicants should have:
- Good verbal communication skills
- The ability to work well in a team environment
- A willingness to learn and develop practical production skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Learners will:
- Develop practical plant production skills
- Gain hands-on workplace experience
- Participate fully in the 12-month learnership programme
- Work within a dynamic industrial production environment
Why You Should Apply
This learnership gives young South Africans the opportunity to gain both a recognised qualification and valuable workplace experience. Instead of studying only in a classroom, learners will work alongside experienced professionals in the chemical production sector.
The programme is especially valuable for candidates who have never had access to formal workplace training before. By the end of the learnership, participants will have both theoretical knowledge and practical experience that can improve their future employment opportunities.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- An updated CV
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Any other relevant supporting documents
Important Deadline
Applications close on 20 May 2026. Late applications may not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Air Products SA Learnership?
South African citizens between the ages of 22 and 30 who are unemployed and have never participated in a learnership programme before can apply. Applicants must also live within approximately 40 km of Kempton Park.
How long does the learnership run?
The programme runs for 12 months and includes both theoretical and practical workplace training.
What subjects are required in Matric?
Applicants must have passed Mathematics and Science in Grade 12.
If you are an unemployed South African youth with a Matric certificate that includes Mathematics and Science, the Air Products SA Chemical Production Machine Operator Learnership could be the perfect opportunity to gain practical skills and start building a career in the chemical production industry.
Make sure you apply before the closing date on 20 May 2026.
