Learner Draughtperson at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To develop foundational draughting competencies through structured workplace learning, while supporting the draughting office with accurate, standardised mine plans aligned to the Sasol Mining Draughting Standards SOP and Mine Health and Safety Act Regulation 17.
• The Learner Draughtsperson assists with generating spatial data, CAD drawings, and plan updates under supervision, contributing to legal compliance, operational planning, and safe mining practices.

Key Accountabilities
Draughting Support (Under Supervision)

• Assist in producing CAD drawings using Bentley MicroStation/OpenCities according to Sasol standards.
• Update statutory mine plans including:
• Miner/Working Plans
• Section Plans
• Ventilation Plans (Reg 17)
• Colliery Working Plans
• Escape Route & Travelling Road Plans
• Belt, Reticulation, Ground Conditions & Subsidence Plans
• Apply correct symbology, naming conventions, scales, signage and legend standards as per the Draughting Standards SOP.
• Support the conversion of spatial information into intelligent CAD/GIS datasets.

Spatial Data Handling

• Assist in collecting and consolidating spatial data from Survey, Geology, Ventilation and Planning.
• Capture, update and maintain CAD levels and features (mined-out areas, geological structures, ventilation structures, hazard areas).
• Support preparation of data for posting to the Sasol Mining GIS Portal.
• Participate in CAD/GIS dataset clean-up processes.

Safety Compliance & Risk

• Understand and support compliance with Regulation 17 requirements for statutory plans.
• Demonstrate adherence to Safety Management Systems (IMS, MBO).
• Conduct and apply task risk assessments (TRA).
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow waste disposal procedures.

Operational Support & Teamwork

• Participate in daily morning meetings regarding work assignments.
• Provide regular feedback on progress to the supervisor.
• Assist with fault-finding, technical issues, and supporting the draughting workflow.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting efficiencies or corrections in drawings.

Learning & Development

• Complete structured learning and workplace training tasks.
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and participate in performance reviews.
• Apply newly acquired skills in the workplace, demonstrating measurable learning progress.
• Shadow senior draughtspersons and participate in mentoring sessions

Formal Education

• High School / School Diploma or similar
• CAD certificate, Engineering Drawing, or Draughting-related tertiary modules : (advantageous)

Working Experience

• Experience: 0+ relevant year