Mechanical Technician I R&T at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To provide support in the mechanical engineering field to facilitate the setup and running of engines on test benches and test rigs for the purposes of testing fuels and measuring emissions.
• Provide Technical support to maintenance and engineers by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions and independently implementing solutions to optimise 

Key Accountabilities

• Engine build and instrument preparation for testing on bench or in vehicle
• Test cell development, preparation and set up Engine installation into test cell and checking of operability/fault finding, calibrating and correcting of mechanical equipment
• Checking and setting up of facility safety systems for operability
• Monitoring of testing (fuel supply, engine condition and computer systems)
• Running of testing (analysing data and inputting test parameters)
• Engine removal from test bench/vehicle, strip and analyse/measure
• Specifying engine components for procurement
• Specifying services required for developments and maintenance
• Ensure that work standards are met according to quality, quantity and due dates.
• Optimizes and control resources effectively.
• Independently gather information and data accumulation.
• Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development.
• Manage own work planning and delivery according to targets.
• Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly.
• Develop suitable technical proposals based on practical and theoretical knowledge.
• Build customer relationships in order to understand their needs.
• Build effective partnerships with team to ensure high performance.
• Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills when dealing with colleagues.
• Improve present way of doing work by continuously asking questions.
• Identify optimization opportunities.
• Share and implement new ideas regarding work.
• Formal Education
• B-Tech Mechanical Engineering (Must)

Occupational trade Qualification (Mechanical) – will be an advantage

• Working Experience
• Experience: 3+ relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• BC_Manages Complexity
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• TC_Engineering design
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Directs Work
• BC_Situational Adaptability
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• TC_Engineering Implementation

Closing Date

• 21 November 2025