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Posted recently. Role: In-Service Trainee Administration. Location: Sasolburg, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
The Role
The In-Service Trainee Administration position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Sasolburg and across the in-service training space.
Crucially, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the In-Service Trainee Administration taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the In-Service Trainee Administration to step into the in-service training workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the in-service training team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Sasolburg much easier.
Your Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Sasolburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team mix in Sasolburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Why This Role
In addition, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in in-service training from your base in Sasolburg. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Sasolburg teams.
Importantly, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Sasolburg keep progressing.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sasolburg.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Based in Sasolburg
Working in Sasolburg means a place close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Sasolburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Sasolburg, Free State.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Sasolburg.
Many candidates already living within reach of Sasolburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, the environment is structured for learning, with experienced mentors, clear expectations and steady feedback. You will be treated as part of the team while you build practical skills.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Sasolburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Daily Duties
- Capture data, prepare reports and assist with departmental administration
- Provide feedback to your mentor on learning gaps and goals
- Support transformation and youth-development objectives of the organisation
- Build a professional portfolio of evidence for your qualification
- Complete assessments and submit deliverables on time and to standard
- Support live projects under the guidance of senior team members
- Develop core workplace skills such as communication, teamwork and time management
Who We’re Looking For
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Available to commit to the full duration of the in-service placement
- Legally entitled to work in South Africa for the duration of the placement
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong work ethic and professional behaviour at all times
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.