Artisan Gr 2 Mechanical Fitter at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• The Artisan Mechanical Fitter forms part of a centralized maintenance team providing a maintenance service on the highspeed rotating equipment for the various BU throughout Sasolburg Operations. The maintenance service varies from running maintenance (filter,etc.) up to full integrity inspections / Full Overhaul of the equipment.

Key Accountabilities
Operational, Financial and Technical Results:

• Maintenance on Positive displacement compressors (Recip & Screw).
• Work in accordance with quality plans and work procedures.
• Fault finding on rotating equipment, as well as auxiliary systems (eg, drip feeders,stuffing box / valve leakage detection
• Be conversant with the technical parameters governing reciprocating compressor maintenance regarding, crank case overhaul and alignment, web deflection, conrod, crosshead installation  / line outs. Wear part replacement / inspections, mechanical seal installation, bearing clearances, gaskets, alignment and protection devices.
• Complete overhaul of screw compressors.
• Have an understanding on the functioning of a refrigeration plant / process to facilitate compressor faultfinding.
• Work according to CMMS SAP work orders (or similar

Leadership and Growth Results:

• To support Sasol values and goals
• Share knowledge with colleagues.
• Adhere to and manage personal development plan.
• Live safety
• Identify and propose improvements in effectiveness and service delivery

Management Results:

• Comply to safety standards / procedures
• Identify all unsafe conditions and bring under the attention of management
• Perform basic job execution planning w.r.t. tools, consumables, spares, 3rd party requirements and safety.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with maths and science or N3 with maths, science and language – NQF Level 4
• Qualified as an Artisan Fitter NQF4 (Sasol or Olifantsfontein) (MUST) – NQF Level 4
• Valid Code 8 drivers licence (MUST)

Work experience

• At least 5 years of hands on experience maintaining high speed rotating equipment (turbines / compressors) which specifically include experience on:
• Reciprocating compressors
• Screw Compressors
• Positive displacement pumps
• Centrifugal pumps (single and multi-stage)

Deadline: 15th May,2026