Learnership program

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Program available in South Africa

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Learnership program

A learnership will see you work on real projects, deliver real results, and learn what a career in the oil and gas industry really means

 

Our learnership programme is a structured initiative designed to fast-track the development of previously disadvantaged individuals and give them the tools and experience they need to grow a rewarding career at bp.

 

Requirements:

 

  • We offer learnerships to previously disadvantaged individuals, including unemployed youths and existing employees
  • South African citizen
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Rewards and benefits

Financial wellbeing

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

Pay 


bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice. 
 
Discretionary bonus

 

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company. 

 

Retirement & savings 


We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security. 

Insurance benefits


To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service. 
  
Equity


Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.

Community & growth

Unlock a distinct development experience with ‘grow@bp’, a comprehensive online platform offering accessible learning opportunities for every bp employee at their fingertips 24/7. 

Learning & development


bp is a learning organization. Whether you’re looking to reskill, upskill or build the skills you already have, we can help you with the support and resources you need, including mentoring, ‘Growth Week’, getAbstract and LinkedIn Learning. 

 

Business resource groups (BRGs)


Our employee-led BRGs – including working families, social mobility and women's network – are communities where we embrace different ideas and perspectives and treat each other with care and respect.

Volunteer days


Caring for others is at the heart of who we are at bp and employees can give back to their communities where we operate by engaging in volunteer activities.

Application process

If you complete all five steps and are successful, you'll receive an offer to join us.

01

Fill out an online questionnaire and submit your CV

02

Complete our online assessments

03

Complete an on-demand video interview

04

Meet us for a technical interview

05

Take part in an assessment centre

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