In-Service Trainee Marketing

Whether you are a seasoned In-Service Trainee Marketing or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Sasolburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.

Overview

This In-Service Trainee Marketing role sits within the in-service training function in Sasolburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Sasolburg team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the In-Service Trainee Marketing is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

The Environment

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sasolburg.

Your Future Here

Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the in-service training team in Sasolburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Sasolburg team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Daily Duties

• Shadow experienced professionals and learn department-specific processes
• Build a professional portfolio of evidence for your qualification
• Attend on-site and online learning sessions linked to your qualification
• Complete structured training modules and submit reflections to your mentor
• Maintain a workplace logbook in line with your institution’s requirements

Essential Criteria

• Available for the full duration of the placement
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain a workplace logbook and submit assessments on time
• Legally entitled to work in South Africa for the duration of the placement
• Available to commit to the full duration of the in-service placement
• Strong work ethic and professional behaviour at all times
• Letter from your TVET college or university confirming the in-service training requirement

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.