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Program available in South Africa

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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.

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

Rewards

A learnership will give you the opportunity to have an impact on our business almost immediately. We recognize the contribution you make with a whole range of benefits including:

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A competitive salary, plus the opportunity to gain spot bonuses.

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Professional guidance and support on issues like legal queries, health, wellbeing and bereavement.

Application process

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

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Fill out an online questionnaire and submit your CV

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Complete our online assessments

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Complete an on-demand video interview

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Meet us for a technical interview

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Take part in an assessment centre

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