Current Vacancies at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Accountable for first line leadership and management of team members to enable the work of self and team members and building their expertise and skills, and deliver frontline team results such as Safety, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Cost and Motivation. 

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and coordinate all diesel workshop activities.
• Allocate work to Diesel Artisans, Mechanics and Assistants.
• Ensure planned maintenance is completed according to schedule.
• Manage breakdown response and prioritise critical equipment.
• Ensure equipment is repaired correctly and returned to service safely.
• Monitor equipment availability, reliability and downtime.
• Inspect completed work and ensure acceptable workmanship.
• Ensure job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records are completed accurately.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate major component changes and rebuilds.
• Ensure correct tools, spares and materials are available for planned work.
• Control workshop housekeeping and equipment condition.
• Ensure employees follow mine safety standards and safe work procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks and communicate daily work priorities.
• Coach and develop junior employees and Assistants.
• Monitor employee performance and address poor workmanship or unsafe behaviour.
• Liaise with Engineering management, Production and other departments.
• Assist with investigations into equipment failures and incidents.
• Monitor workshop costs and responsible use of parts and materials.
• Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, mine standards and legal requirements.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4.
• Recognised Diesel Mechanic Trade Test.
• Flameproof and 8 gasses  (Must)

Working Experience

• Experience: 5+ relevant years 

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Purpose of Job

• To monitor and control assigned machinery to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• To troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance routines to ensure business continuity.

Key Accountabilities

• Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems.
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system.
• Understand planning work management system.
• Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline).
• Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.
• Able to apply emergency procedures.
• Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment.
• Hazard identification/task risk assessments.
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines.
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress.
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams.
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety.
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.
• Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context.
• Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development.
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval.
• Lead by example (walks the talk).
• Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency.
• Take the lead in team efforts/tasks.
• Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path).
• Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction.
• Mentor learners/artisans informally.
• Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability).
• Work effectively in a team.
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability.
• Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress.
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced.
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Formal Education

• Matric/N3 with Mathematics, English & Physical Science
• Occupational Trade Test Qualification (Instrumentation Red Seal)

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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Contract Duration

• 36 Months, Fixed Term Contract as per Learnership programme

Programme:

• Learnerships are learning programmes that require on the job learning supported by structured or institutional learning.
• Learnership opportunities are available in the following fields:
• Mechanical Fitter
• Electrician
• Chemical Plant Operator

Minimum Requirements:

A completed Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (6 Subjects) with a pass in: 

• Technical Mathematics/Mathematics 
• English
• Technical/Physical Science

or

A completed N3 National Senior Certificate (6 Subjects) with a pass in:

• Mathematics 
• English 
• Engineering Science

Core Elements:

• Participate in Learnership programme and successfully complete assessment process;
• Participate in all required work-place readiness activities and exercises

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Purpose of Job

• Manage Sasol Group relationship with franchisees and dealers in designated geographical areas / regions. Maximise return on investment through the business support to retailers and management of internal stakeholders. Foster superior customers service and enforce compliance with legislation as well as company brand and operating standards. Facilitate and support Sasol team and retails sites with roll out of initiatives and projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist stakeholders in the value chain through planning and making decisions to optimise production facilities.
• Achieve short-term volume forecasting with high accuracy. Meet monthly forecast sales volume and budget requirements including C-store and bakery turnover.
• Actively drive site deliverables to ensure SHE compliance and volumes sales for both C-store and Fuel.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed to minimise downtime at site.
• Collaborate and Drive network development team to support projects. Manage  performance of sites in a given portfolio to ensure delivery against the business KPI/score card by developing plans in collaboration with site
• Benchmark operating expenses for retail sites and support retailer to optimise margins.
• Plan, execute and manage site activations on monthly business as per KPI in collaboration with retailers/supplier
• Anticipate credit needs of franchisees/ dealers and proactively arrange appropriate actions.
• Control own cash fixed costs within the approved target.
• Implement the retail and convenience strategy.
• Plan and lead successful implementation of retail programmes and initiatives focused on business performance and development.
• Manage franchise network as per the provisions of the franchise agreement.
• Implement a safety improvement plan for self and own network.
• Ensure the retailer implement housekeeping practices to ensure clean and safe environment.
• Achieve and sustain an RCR target as prescribed.
• Provide leadership to manage and exceed customers' expectations.
• Plan and execute business advisory meetings with retailers focusing on wholistic business performance to review performance, identify gaps and develop plans to improve.
• Assess competitor landscape, performance and conduct benchmark offer professional advice to franchisees on competitor activities. Collaborate with retailer and develop plans to improve performance and their margins and benchmarking.
• Handle the asset register by taking ownership of the process to secure accuracy of equipment data.
• Administer the state and quality of Sasol Group's assets on site which may include facilitating the process to replace equipment where necessary.
• Ascertain that sites achieve a contracted percentage on mystery shopper results.
• Facilitate and govern site layout in line with provided guidelines for all area including C-store.
• Drive ELMS training for employees at site and ensure competence through service review.
• Key Accountabilities Continued
• Manage Mystery shopper results and develop plans to close identified gaps in the region and/or site level.
• Identify training needs at sites and recommend training initiatives. Verify that new franchise appointments attended compulsory training and are fully competent.
• Support franchisees as a knowledgeable user of onsite systems (e.g. retail and ATG).
• Organise and follow up on activities to improve the Sasol Group brand image and customer focus.
• Validate that retail filling stations are in a good operating condition and within the Sasol Group standards.
• Manage and coordinate  customer complaints from the retail network and franchisees are attended to within service level expectations.
• Facilitate the maintenance process on calls logged by franchisee and ascertain successful closure of the call.
• Guide the resolution of franchisee queries by taking ownership of the query and provide continuous feedback to stakeholders.
• Support relevant programmes to enable Sasol Group to achieve its leadership target in the market.
• Act as a Sasol Group ambassador to build the credibility of the company.
• Plan, Manage and Execute assurance  audits from safety inspectors are implemented and that identified corrective actions are completed. Secure compliance with requirements pertaining to SHE, food safety, fuel stock reconciliation, and EMP as per ROD requirements.
• Assess, develop, implement and manage actions plans resulting from deviations.
• Implement best practices as shared from colleagues.
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
• Implement Sasol Group's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to derive maximum value from the capital invested in the retail network and enable win-win solutions with owners, tenants, franchisees, government departments, municipal authorities, and engineering companies.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.
• Identify and activate learning as required based on individual and collective needs. Liaise with HR and/or specialised vendor for bespoke deployment.
• Nurture a team spirit and openness towards feedback, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation.

Formal Education

• University Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Commerce, Marketing, Retail Management, Engineering, or a related field?

Min Experience

• 6+ relevant years of experience

Competencies

• Business Leadership: Demonstrates commercial acumen, a global mind-set and exercises sound judgement. Achieves results through others and holds them accountable.
• Decision Making: Ability to know when and what decisions should be made and to make several decisions simultaneously in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Negotiating: The ability to compromise in a cooperative effort to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions and results.
• Partnership Leadership: Persuades and influences stakeholders; builds relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes. Builds teams and creates synergies through working across boundaries.
• People Leadership: Authentically and inclusively engages people to follow; leads culture transformation. Builds capability and leverages diversity for competitive advantage.
• Risk Management: The process of measuring, or assessing risk and then developing strategies to manage the risk. Strategies employed may include transferring the risk to another party, avoiding the risk, reducing the negative effect of the risk, and accepting some or all of the consequences of a particular risk.
• Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
• Strategic Leadership: Provides vision and direction aligned to One Sasol. Leads organisational change, innovation and sustainability.

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Purpose of Job

• To provide strategic company secretarial and governance support to an allocated portfolio of South African and international subsidiaries, joint ventures and governance structures within the Mining, Energy and International Subsidiaries portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring effective governance practices, compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, implementation of Sasol governance standards, and the efficient functioning of boards and committees. The role serves as a trusted governance adviser to directors, management and stakeholders and contributes to the enhancement of governance effectiveness across the Group's subsidiary portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

Subsidiary Governance Leadership

• Lead the delivery of company secretarial and governance services for an allocated portfolio of South African and international subsidiaries, joint ventures and governance structures.
• Ensure the consistent application of Sasol governance frameworks, policies, standards and delegated authority structures.
• Advise directors and management on governance, fiduciary duties, statutory obligations and governance best practice.
• Support sound decision-making through the provision of timely governance advice and recommendations.
• Maintain an accurate understanding of governance developments affecting the allocated portfolio.

Board and Committee Governance

• Act as secretary to allocated boards and committees.
• Manage annual board and committee workplans and meeting calendars.
• Coordinate the preparation and quality review of agendas, meeting packs, resolutions and governance documentation.
• Attend meetings and ensure the accurate recording of proceedings, decisions and action items.
• Monitor implementation of board and committee resolutions and agreed actions.
• Support director induction, governance education and ongoing board development initiatives.
• Promote governance best practice and continuous improvement in governance processes

International Subsidiary Governance

• Coordinate governance activities across multiple jurisdictions through engagement with local directors, service providers and external legal advisers.
• Monitor compliance with local statutory requirements and regulatory obligations applicable to foreign entities.
• Ensure that international entities remain aligned with Sasol governance standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversee governance activities performed by external company secretarial service providers and monitor performance against agreed service standards.
• Escalate material governance, compliance or regulatory matters where appropriate.

Governance Assurance and Risk Management

• Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of subsidiary governance frameworks.
• Apply risk-based governance principles to determine appropriate governance oversight for entities within the portfolio.
• Contribute to governance assurance activities and governance maturity assessments across subsidiaries.
• Identify governance risks, compliance risks and emerging regulatory developments and recommend mitigation actions.
• Monitor and report on governance compliance and governance effectiveness within the allocated portfolio.

Corporate Transactions and Structural Governance

• Support mergers, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, financings and other corporate actions from a governance and statutory compliance perspective.
• Facilitate the establishment, amendment and closure of legal entities in accordance with applicable legal and governance requirements.
• Lead governance aspects of entity rationalisation, deregistration and liquidation projects.
• Coordinate governance approvals, resolutions and filings associated with corporate transactions

Oversight of Outsourced Governance and Trust Administration Services

• Manage relationships with external governance and trust administration service providers.
• Monitor service delivery and compliance with contractual and governance requirements.
• Maintain oversight of trust governance structures administered by external service providers.
• Keep abreast of developments, governance matters and emerging risks relating to trust structures within the portfolio.
• Coordinate reporting, governance reviews and escalation of significant matters impacting outsourced governance arrangements

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with directors, executives, legal teams, finance teams, external advisers and regulators.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for governance matters across the allocated portfolio.
• Facilitate effective communication between boards, committees, management and external stakeholders.
• Influence and support a culture of ethical leadership and sound governance practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and strengthen governance processes.
• Promote the adoption of technology and digital governance solutions to enhance governance effectiveness.
• Contribute to governance transformation initiatives and strategic projects within Company Secretarial Services.
• Share governance knowledge and best practices across the function.

Formal Education

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Commerce, Corporate Governance or a related field.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification.

Preferred

• Chartered Governance Professional (CGISA/CGI) qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Corporate Law, Governance or Business Administration

Min Experience

• 12 years' experience in company secretarial, corporate governance, legal or related roles.
• Significant experience supporting boards and committees.
• Experience in corporate governance, statutory compliance and regulatory affairs.

Competencies
Technical Competencies

• Corporate Governance – King V
• Companies Act and Corporate Law
• Regulatory Compliance
• Board and Committee Governance
• Governance Assurance and Risk Management
• Corporate Transactions
• Drafting and Minute Taking

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Influencing and Advisory Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Commercial Awareness
• Sound Judgement
• Attention to Detail
• Resilience
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Integrity and Professionalism
   

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Purpose of Job

• Train, coach and develop Forecourt, Carwash, Bakery, Back office  and C-store site staff reporting to the Franchisee/Site Manager. Facilitate theoretical Sasol Convenience Centre course material and practical training to site staff and assess their knowledge base. Drive optimal customer service to ensure maximum profit for both franchisees and Sasol. Enforce compliance to Sasol brand and operating standards.

Key Accountabilities
Retail sites visits planning and scheduling

• Draw up and submit a two weekly site visit schedule containing a logical and realistic site visit plan using the recommended  platforms

Training, Coaching and developing site staff

• Develop, evaluate and update Retail site training material.
• Ensure successful implementation of retail programs and initiatives.
• Theoretical and Practical assessment of site staff performance and recommend corrective action where required.

Present Classroom training

• Facilitate Retail site Training programs and assess compliance.

Handholding during new site openings

• Provide handholding support during site opening and ensure smooth handover to franchisees. Efficient opening of new sites with error-free execution of tasks during site opening. Site staff assessment. Assess site staff (ongoing) in the execution of their work and take corrective/remedial action to ensure that staff behaviour reflect compliance.

E-learning Training Completion

• Ensure that applicable sites complete online mandatory training programs.
• Provide support to sites having challenges with access to the online training platform

Customer Service and Stakeholder Management

• Implement initiatives to maintain or improve customer service results.
• Provide support to  Retail Account Managers  and Regional Franchise Managers and their responsibilities to meet demands of the  retail network.
• Work in collaboration with RAMs and Franchisees/ Site managers in order to maximize the customer service rendered on site.
• Continuously seek and propose ways to improve the effectiveness of training via toolbox sessions, in person training, and on the job coaching.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide training reports and feedback.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and act as a Sasol Ambassador to build the credibility of the company.

Formal Education

• University Bachelor’s Degree
• ETPD Qualification would serve as an advantage

Min Experience
4+ relevant years where customer service was a prominent requirement of the job, and where facilitation/presentation skills were required:

• Retail training and coaching experience
• Basic knowledge of e-Learning

Competencies

• Collaboration: The action of working with someone to produce something.
• Customer Focus: A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers and clients, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.
• Problem Solving: Is a step-by-step process of defining a problem, searching for information, and testing a series of solutions until the problem is solved. In involves critical thinking, analysis and persistence.
• Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking  feedback and self-correcting.

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Purpose of Job

• To conduct forensic investigations into economic crime allegations, focusing on forensic accounting methodologies, including the identification of economic crime risks and executing preventative actions such as awareness initiatives in alignment with the Sasol Assurance Services Operating Manual

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct forensic Services within area of responsibility in line with all Sasol business policies, processes and works instructions, and in adherence to applicable laws, regulations in the specific jurisdictions associated within a forensic environment.
• Contribute to the implementation of forensic accounting strategy, methodology, frameworks and guidelines.
• Compile and update forensic investigations' scope and the methodology for forensic investigations, including consideration of additional resources with different skillsets required.
• Quantify losses incurred due to economic crime, recommend appropriate recovery and remedial actions based on findings from investigations.
• Conduct interviews with relevant individuals, with a focus on forensic accounting findings.
• Manage information gathered, assess internal controls and weaknesses, provide recommendations in terms of allegations.
• Testify in post-investigation activities based on factual findings from forensic investigations conducted.
• Engage with forensic experts to assist in evidence gathering and to furnish professional opinions.
• Provide expertise through a comprehensive understanding of regulatory expectations related to economic crime risks.
• Draft forensic investigative reports on the outcome of forensic investigations and obtaining relevant stakeholders' comments in accordance with approved reporting protocol.
• Maintain the Forensic Case Management System with the progress status of all investigative and post-investigative actions, as well as relevant intelligence data.
• Identify economic crime trends and take appropriate actions in order to mitigate the potential risk to Sasol Group.
• Contribute to the compilation of relevant Governance Committees, Executive Committees and the Sasol Limited Audit Committee on significant findings from and progress of forensic investigations.
• Ensure the adequacy of exhibit files pertaining to forensics investigations to support findings reported and in accordance with the quality assurance improvement plan principles.
• Assist in maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Support the implementation of innovative improvements and tactical changes to SAS processes and systems.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the forensic accounting environment and make recommendations on necessary changes

Formal Education

• 3-4-year Relevant University Degree

Working Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• The Technical Education Execution Specialist is responsible for the effective implementation and execution of Technical High Schools and TVET college programmes and initiatives of the Sasol Foundation. This includes engagement with all relevant parties and stakeholders, ensuring all activities are performed according to a set plan and standards, the monitoring of the programme effectiveness and ensuring the flow of information to the relevant stakeholders. The specialist is also responsible for providing feedback to management to enable the Sasol Foundation to compile reports on their initiatives and the impact achieved in the education field.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct Needs Analysis: Perform a comprehensive needs analysis to identify, map and recommend Technical High schools and TVET programmes that align with Sasol, community and national priorities.
• Programme Implementation: Oversee the rollout of technical educational programmes in Technical High schools, TVET  and selected Community Colleges, ensuring adherence to the Foundation's ambition, mandate and objectives.
• Training and Support: Conduct training needs analysis, put together training plans and provide ongoing support for Technical High schools teachers, TVET College lecturers and facilitators for effective delivery of programmes.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and conduct regular site/project visits to assess the effectiveness of programmes and identify areas for improvement, exit and further support.
• Data Analysis and Maintenance: Collect and analyze data related to programme outcomes, teacher and lecturer training performance,  and feedback to inform decision-making and report writing. Maintain database of beneficiaries and their stories and completed programmes and initiatives to measure impact.
• Administration: Manage procurement processes,  the appointment of service providers supported by Planning and Supply Chain, supplier workplans and deliverables, conduct and document execution quality assessments and follow up supplier payments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with DHET, SETA and  artisan training providers, and potential partners to foster functional Technical High schools and TVET Colleges. This also involves representing the Sasol Foundation on various platforms to discuss and promote technical initiatives in our communities and schools

 Partnerships

• Build and maintain positive relationships with co-funders and service providers to deliver special Technical High schools and  TVET College initiatives.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all programme activities comply with relevant regulations and standards; prepare timeous reports for the Foundation and other stakeholders as required.
• Events coordination: Planning, organization and coordination of Sasol Foundation technical events  including preparation of briefing notes and managing the SI events calendar.  
• Advocacy: Designing career education material, planning and hosting technical career  exhibitions that promote technical - vocational education in Technical High schools and TVET Colleges.

Formal Education

• Relevant University Bachelor's Degree/ UoT Degree/ Engineering and related red seal Artisan with Advanced Diploma TVT or PGCE

Min Experience

• 6+ relevant years
• Experience in the Technical education sector and /or SETA environment will be an added advantage
   

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Purpose of Job

• Responsible for the control and supervision of security personnel on their shift, executing effective access/egress control and, to protect the company assets against terrorist activities, sabotage, espionage and or subversion, attacks, resulting in loss, damage, disruption or immobilisation of its facilities, in order for the company to achieve its profit growth. To also safeguard, information and personnel, interact with people and operate security equipment and execute security functions within the ambit of the law and company policies and procedures. This is done through monitoring of the facilities and implementing effective Security operations and determining key actions.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure effective control over contract Security staff for the duration of their shift.
• Execute effective control room operations and services.
• Monitors inspect and reports on physical security infrastructure.
• Act as representative of the owner after hours in terms of NKP Act 102 of 1980.
• Ensure compliance to NKP Security, Safety legislation and Sasol standard.
• Ensure that all communication equipment is always serviceable and in good working condition and is continuously availability.
• Initiate and coordinate Security and Emergency response to incidents and other detrimental aspects and initiate call out procedures.
• Maintain effective control over the issuing and the return of all portable and mobile equipment including firearms and effective key Control.
• Report all transgressions, incidents accidents or deviations and misconduct to Chief Security Officer before the end of each shift.
• Monitor and respond to alarms, ascertain status, check for faults and rectify and or report promptly.
• Recording of activities in prescribed registers and occurrence book and mmaintain control of such registers and files and inspect and update when necessary.
• Ensure a disciplined workforce, by enforcing company rules and regulations and take corrective action where necessary in accordance with company disciplinary process.
• Ensure proper communication in respect of instruction, standing orders and information for the duration of their shift and conduct inspection parade when shift commencing duty.
• Arrange and control perimeter and internal patrols and issue specific duties for patrols.
• Undertake inspection patrols on site and complete checklists and inspection sheets.
• Carry out Security Control Systems 24-hour monitoring of (alarms, CCTV, vehicle and tracking systems) and ensure system are fully operational. and act as per instruction if detrimental activity is detected during monitoring.
• Conduct crime management services.
• Report to Chief Security with all relevant registers and occurrence book for inspection when on day shift during normal working hours.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent (must)
• Certificate/Diploma: Security Management or equivalent (advantage)
• Driver’s license Code 08 (must)

Work Experience

• 3+ Years total Security/ relevant experience
• Advanced system specific Training (Intruder detection, CCTV systems and electric fences.  (Advantage. Proficiency is required to function in an environment of diverse situations with diversified procedures and standards
• Computer Literate

Certification & Professional Membership

• PSIRA Grade B (must)
• NKP Certificate of Competency (preferred)
• Firearm Competency Certificate – issued in terms of Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 (must)
• Candidate must be prepared to be vetted prior to appointment

Additional Knowledge

• Legistation:
• NSP Act (102 of 1980)
• Criminal Procedures Act (Search, powers of arrest, use of force, first schedule offences etc.)