Artisan Gr 1 Process (108129) at Sasol

Process Artisan oversee and manage the full production process of a manufacturing plant or other industrial facility. They monitor equipment to ensure the quality, efficiency and safety of the plant. They are also responsible for the safe operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting of the facility’s equipment and instruments. Process Operators are skilled professionals who often work as part of a team and provide leadership.

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• Conduct basic first line fault finding
• Applies Standard Operating Procedures
• Understand equipment failure modes and defect identification and reporting
• Demonstrate understanding of how equipment functions
• Quality assurance of the product
• Carry out all tasks as allocated by shift leader
• Carry out plant inspections and take logs
• Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the SPC, Process Artisan and / or Foreman
• Sampling as per schedules.
• Maintain required housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and approved work standards
• Practice good housekeeping at all times
• Comply with all legal requirements
• Must be prepared to work shifts
• Prepared to do uncomfortable and dirty work at times
• Prepared to change shift on short notice
• Prepared to be called out sometimes when on weekend off, depending on plant requirements.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Drivers’ license (Code 8 or 10)
• In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.
• In line with Sasol’s commitment to Employment Equity, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or N3 with Math’s, Science & English (Must)
• Process Artisan: NQF Level 4 (Must)
• Process Controller Gr2: NQF Level 2 (Must)
• Process Controller Gr1: NQF Level 3 (Must)

Experience:

Level of Experience

• 1 to 5 years

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Leadership:

• Self-mastery
• Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting.
• Partnership Leadership
• Influential:  Persuades and influences stakeholders; builds relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes.
• Collaborative:  Builds Teams and creates synergies through working across boundaries.

Functional / Technical:

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft office, i.e. Excel, Word)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Able to lift, use tools, shovel, sweep, load & unload, and carry materials up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to work overtime as and when required
• Sound communication & interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Ability to handle pressure
• Self-starter / highly self-motivated
• Customer orientation
• Willingness to learn & train others
• Analytical Skills

Closing Date: 3rd, May 2022