Dangerous Goods Advisor and Transport Sustainability at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To ensuring compliance with national and international regulations related to the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, air, or sea. To provides expert guidance on classification, packaging, labelling, documentation, and emergency response procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor, interpret, and ensure compliance with ADR, IATA, IMDG and the NRTA.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and industry bodies to ensure alignment.
• Conduct DG training sessions on handling, and transporting dangerous goods.
• Ensure correct classifications of all DG’s on site (ADR). Support SDS authors with section 14 classifications and reviews.
• Take the lead to conduct route risk assessments on site for dangerous goods together with road traffic and EMS.
• Advise operations on safer handling procedures for dangerous goods.
• Create and maintain transport emergency cards (Trecards) for all DG products on site.
• Maintain accurate records of DG incidents.
• Investigate DG (transport) related incidents on site.
• Participate in on site transport risk assessments providing expert support (preventive and corrective controls advise).
• Monthly DG reporting and trending (performance based).
• Provide DG requirements during transporter contracting process.
• Conduct monthly second level assurance assessments.
• Participate in onsite and off-site transport emergency response exercises.
• Recommend improvements to site procedures to ensure continues transporter and safe handling of DG on site.

Stakeholder Management:

• Represent the company in external forums, working groups, and regulatory consultations.
• Communicate complex regulatory and safety information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams stakeholders to ensure regulatory and safety alignment.
• Participate in Sasol technical forums representing SO operations and hosted entities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Hon/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, or related field.
• 6years of experience in related field
• In-depth knowledge of Dangerous Goods
• DG certification will be an advantage

Competencies:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Interpretation of national and international transport (DG) legislation (ADR, IATA, IMDG and NRTA)
• Classification skills: Ability to classify dangerous goods base on hazard type and severity
• Organizational Skills: Managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and keeping track of deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Interacting with technical, regulatory bodies, and internal departments to gather necessary information and provide updates.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Assisting stakeholders in compliance with regulatory requirements for Secunda product portfolio (Final products, waste and intermediate products)
• Problem Solving: Resolving any issues or discrepancies with regulatory and technical requirements or interpretations.
• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

Deadline:17th September,2025