Operator: Explosives x 25 at Sasol

Base Chemicals markets a broad portfolio of commodity chemicals globally. The business consists of three key divisions: Polymers, Solvents, and Explosives & Fertilizers (E&F).

Our key products include:

• Polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride);
• Solvents (ketones, alcohols, acrylates), chlor-alkali chemicals (caustic soda, hydrochloric acid) and mining reagents (cyanide);
• Bulk and packaged explosives including specialized blasting accessories;
• Ammonium nitrate base products; and sulphur derivatives.

To support our customers we operate a Polymer Technology Services Center that provides research and development relating to polymer-related applications.  We also provide agronomic and product support to our fertilizer customers as well as full blasting service and product support to our mining industry customers.

ABOUT THE ROLE / PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To inspect commercial vehicles according to a predefined inspection sheet for road worthiness, compliance to set standards etc.

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• Diligently inspect all commercial vehicles entering the primary area to load products according to a predefined inspection sheet;
• Inspect and validate all the drivers’ legally required documents;
• Report all deviations according to departmental standards to supervisor;
• Complete inspection sheet electronically on hand-held devise or PC;
• Interact with drivers and stakeholders, pointing out deviations on vehicles and communicating clearly the implication of non-conformances;
• Ensure that all the drivers meet the minimum pre-entry requirements (Induction);
• Continuously inspect the staging area for safety and general housekeeping;
• Monitor and control entry of trucks to the weigh bridge;
• Validate all loading numbers, loading documents and the scheduling system;
• Diligently validate drivers’ I.D/ passport and drivers’ license on all commercial vehicles entering the primary area to load products;
• Ensure that all vehicles are correctly and accurately weighed in and out;
• Report all non-conformances and deviations according to departmental standards to supervisor, early;
• Continuously update all the relevant records (Scheduling, Trekscale, etc);
• Continuously communicate with stakeholders and personnel at the various loading points and the laboratory.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid code Drivers’ license and PrDP (Advantage).
• Fit to work at heights

Qualifications:

• Grade 12

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years’ experience in the mining or similar environment

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

People Leadership: 

• Authentically and inclusively engages all stakeholders in developing business relevant solutions. 
• A talent magnet. Proven ability to identify talent and further invest in talent.

Partnership Leadership:

• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders. 
• Establish and build relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes.
• Build and establish core capabilities through partners and peers.

Business Leadership:

• Demonstrates business acumen.
• A global mindset and exercises sound judgment.
• Achieves results through others and holds them accountable.
• Outside-in approach when developing learning solutions

Strategic Leadership

• Leads the Core and Critical skills portfolio within Sasol in an innovative and sustainable manner.
• Strong internal and external networks
• Ability to benchmark and spot best tap into relevant best practices

Self-Mastery

• Continuously develop self
• Ambassador for living the Sasol Values

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Be able to work under pressure
• Consciences and diligent
• Detail oriented
• Maintain a high standard of integrity
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration
• Able to work on your own with little supervision