Welding Specialist (x2) at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To provide welding and fabrication coordination by organising resources in the delivering quality control, quality assurance, fabrication, welding, heat treatment and the use of service providers.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor on site on RWS, compiling a bill of material and planning;
• Approve ,scope and plan all notification, ensure execution of each Permit system 100% compliance:
• Keep to -3% budgets for the NDT conducted and hired labour and heat treatment;
• Minimize budget of welding consumables and materials(store) to be ordered;
• Ensure that work standards are met according to quality standards & compliance;
• Coordination with the field subcontractors for all welding procedures specifications and procedures qualification reports;
• Elaborating and coordinating the welding specifications , and codes/standards;
• Review course and effects of welding defects and take remedial actions;
• Coordination with the third party NDT inspection company;
• Review of the radiographic films and all NDT reports on a daily basis;
• Reviewing the inspection and testing methods and procedures for inspections;
• Monitor any post weld heat treatment on site/shop & review the completed chart;
• Coordinating all relevant documents for the RWS for the job to proceed (approved ABC stamped drawings ,heat treatment procedures, approved WPS ,qualified welder ,BOM for materials to be used;
• Make sure that all welds are quality engineering welds according to codes requirements;
• Apply safety in all practices, specifically project planning and execution;
• Communicate and behave professionally so that actions result in high level of credibility, trust and respect;
• Develop effective manager and peer working relationships in other departments;
• Ensure that work and projects (RWS) plans meets the technical and professional objectives;
• Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development;
• Ensure that personal development plan is completed, implemented and tracked;
• Apply the learning experience at the workplace;
• Agree and review personal performance goals and the achievement thereof;
• Set and work towards own performance targets and goals as per personal performance agreement;
• Update performance goals and performance agreement regularly;
• Review compliance and follow up against the standards and objectives;
• Manage own work planning and delivery according to targets;
• Adheres to standard procedures and practices with guidance.

Fomal Education

• High School / School Diploma or Similar
• Welding related trade with 2 years experience as Artisan.
• National Senior Certificate with English, Math’s & Physical Science SG/HG or N3 equivalent to Grade 12
• SAIW Level 2 Inspection or SAIW Level 2 supervisors
• ASME codes (Wish)
• In total a minimum of 24 months as a Welding Specialist / Quality Specialist

Working Experience

• Minimum of 05 years of experience

KEY COMPETENCIES

Leadership:

• People Leadership: Engages inclusively, builds team capacity, and leverages diversity.
• Partnership Leadership: Builds relationships across functions and with stakeholders, creating collaborative solutions.
• Business Leadership: Drives results through accountability and influence.
• Self-Mastery: Demonstrates self-awareness, accountability, and continuous growth.

Technical/Behavioural Competencies:

• Deep discipline expertise in metallurgy, welding, and corrosion engineering
• Strong engineering governance and functional leadership skills
• Knowledge of technical procedures, specifications, and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to conceptualise and implement technical solutions
• Advanced technical analysis, integration, and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in risk analysis, system optimisation, and cost-of-ownership principles
• Strong understanding of business drivers and value chain fundamentals
• Innovation and ability to balance financial, operational, and technical requirements