Air Products South Africa Chemical Production Machine Operator Learnership (X5) 2026

Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited is inviting applications for five Chemical Production Machine Operator Learnership positions at its Specialty Gas Department in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

This opportunity is aimed at young South Africans who want to develop practical skills and gain valuable experience in chemical production and plant operations. Successful candidates will participate in a 12-month learnership programme designed to provide exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment.

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The learnership may be suitable for unemployed young people who have completed Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science and are interested in building a career in the petrochemical or manufacturing industries.

Learnership Details

• Company: Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited

• Position: Chemical Production Machine Operator Learnership

• Number of positions: 5

• Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng

• Department: Specialty Gas

• Duration: 12 months

• Monthly stipend: R4,500

• Job type: Advertised as permanent

• Reference number: 2356985

• Closing date: 25 October 2026

• Industry: Petrochemical and Manufacturing

About the Learnership

Air Products South Africa offers this learnership to help young people develop skills in plant production and chemical manufacturing operations.

Successful applicants will be enrolled in a 12-month Chemical Production Machine Operator learnership. During the programme, learners will gain practical exposure to the production environment and develop skills relevant to chemical production processes.

This opportunity can help candidates build a foundation for future employment in manufacturing, plant operations and related technical fields.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the learnership.

Educational Qualifications

• Must have a Matric certificate (Grade 12).

• Must have passed Mathematics and Physical Science.

Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills:

• Good verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.

• Be between 18 and 30 years old.

• Be unemployed.

• Have never participated in a learnership programme before.

• Live within approximately 40 kilometres of the Kempton Park plant.

The advertisement identifies surrounding areas such as Reiger Park, Rabie Ridge and Geluksdal.

Required Application Documents

Interested candidates should prepare the following documents:

1. An updated CV.

2. A copy of their South African ID.

3. A copy of their Matric certificate.

Ensure that your documents are clear and that your CV includes accurate contact details and educational information.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in the Air Products South Africa Chemical Production Machine Operator Learnership should follow the application instructions provided by the employer or the original vacancy advertisement.

Vacancy reference: 2356985

Before submitting your application, confirm the official application method and ensure that all required documents are included.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 25 October 2026.

Interested candidates should apply before the deadline and ensure they meet all the stated requirements.

Final Reminder

The Air Products South Africa Chemical Production Machine Operator Learnership offers five young South Africans an opportunity to gain 12 months of practical experience in chemical production.

If you have Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, are unemployed, have never participated in a learnership and live within the required distance of the Kempton Park plant, this opportunity may be worth considering.

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