The logistics and supply chain sector continues to create important career opportunities for young South Africans who want practical workplace experience. The TotalEnergies Supply Chain Learnerships 2026 give Matric candidates an opportunity to enter a structured operational environment while developing workplace skills linked to logistics, stock control, customer service, and operations support.
These learnerships are designed to help learners build practical experience in professional operational environments while improving employability and workplace readiness.
Currently, TotalEnergies is recruiting learners for two separate Supply Chain learnership opportunities:
- Island View Terminal
- East London
The East London opportunity is based in East London.
The closing date has not been specified on the available listing information, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
About the TotalEnergies Supply Chain Learnerships 2026
The TotalEnergies Supply Chain Learnership Programme is a 12-month workplace training opportunity aimed at young people who want exposure to operations and supply chain environments.
The programme combines:
- Practical workplace exposure
- Operational training
- Business environment experience
- Skills development
- Structured learning support
Learners will gain exposure to professional operational systems while working within a safety-focused environment.
This learnership may help candidates understand how logistics, stock movement, operations, and customer service function within large organisations.
Available Learnership Opportunities
The following opportunities are currently available:
Learnership – Supply Chain: Island View Terminal
This opportunity is linked to the Island View operational environment and focuses on operational support and workplace learning.
Learnership – Supply Chain: East London
This position is based in East London and forms part of the company’s supply chain operations environment.
Applicants should apply for the location that best matches their transport arrangements and availability.
Learnership Duration
Successful candidates will participate in the programme for:
- 12 months
The programme is designed to provide meaningful operational exposure during this period.
Why This Learnership Matters
Supply chain and logistics skills remain valuable across many sectors in South Africa, including:
- Energy
- Retail
- Warehousing
- Manufacturing
- Transport
- Distribution
- Customer service
- Operations management
Many employers prefer candidates with workplace experience and operational understanding.
This learnership helps young candidates gain practical exposure while improving their professional skills.
For many learners, programmes like this become an important first step toward long-term employment opportunities.
What Learners Will Gain
Participants may gain exposure to:
- Operations support
- Stock management
- Supply chain systems
- Administrative functions
- Workplace communication
- Customer support processes
- Team-based operational work
- Structured business environments
Successful learners may also improve:
- Workplace confidence
- Professional communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Operational understanding
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have the following:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Basic computer literacy
- MS Office knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in teams
- Willingness to learn
- Reliability and responsibility
The company may also favour applicants with exposure to:
- Operations
- Logistics
- Supply chain studies
- Administration
- Customer service
Qualifications That May Strengthen Your Application
While Matric is the main requirement, additional studies may improve your chances.
Relevant qualifications or studies may include:
- Operations Management
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Transport Management
- Information Technology
Applicants with Computer Applications Technology (CAT) experience may also benefit.
Skills That Can Help You Stand Out
Strong applicants often demonstrate:
- Organisational skills
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Communication abilities
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Professional behaviour
- Computer literacy
Even small experiences may strengthen a CV, including:
- Volunteer work
- School leadership
- Admin exposure
- Stock counting
- Customer service activities
- Microsoft Office use
What TotalEnergies Looks For in Candidates
TotalEnergies is looking for learners who are:
- Motivated
- Hardworking
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Professional
- Eager to learn
Because operations environments can be busy and structured, candidates should also show discipline and the ability to follow procedures carefully.
Documents Applicants Should Prepare
Candidates should prepare the following documents before applying:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Relevant qualification certificates (if applicable)
- Proof of current studies (if applicable)
Applicants should ensure that all documents are:
- Clear
- Properly scanned
- Readable
- Professionally presented
Career Opportunities After Completion
The workplace exposure gained through this programme may support future career opportunities such as:
- Supply chain assistant
- Logistics support assistant
- Operations administrator
- Warehouse support assistant
- Customer service administrator
- Stock controller assistant
- Operations coordinator assistant
Although permanent employment is not guaranteed, practical operational experience can improve employability significantly.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting your application:
- Update your CV professionally
- Include computer literacy skills
- Highlight logistics or operations exposure
- Ensure contact details are correct
- Upload clear documents
- Apply early
Applications submitted early may avoid technical delays or busy online systems.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official TotalEnergies careers platform.
For the Island View Terminal opportunity, candidates can use the official online application portal for Island View Terminal.
For the East London opportunity, candidates can use the official online application portal for East London.
Candidates should carefully select the correct learnership location before completing the online application.
Final Thoughts
The TotalEnergies Supply Chain Learnerships 2026 provide a valuable opportunity for young South Africans who want workplace exposure in logistics, operations, and supply chain environments.
Through 12 months of structured operational experience, learners can improve their workplace readiness, build confidence, and gain practical skills linked to professional business operations.
For Matric candidates interested in logistics, customer service, stock control, or operations support, this learnership offers a strong entry point into the working world.