Current Vacancies at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Act as the first point of contact through several channels including phone, e-mail, fax, and service portal. Facilitate effective and efficient customer service and case management.

Recruitment Description Continued

• Effectively manage customer needs through efficient management of cases. Enable a high level of quality, resolution, and support.
• Guarantee that correct, relevant, and accurate knowledge is shared with customers at all times.
• Route queries to the right specialist in the business unit to direct efficient and timely query resolution.
• Escalate and report complex queries to senior contact centre agent for resolution.
• Secure continuous alignment with business strategy and processes.
• Accurately log, classify, and track queries according to contact centre standards.
• Create and update data accurately and promptly.
• 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 stakeholders to resolve customer queries effectively.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Effectively answer queries using several channels, service portal, phone, fax, and emails.
• Display excellent telephone and e-mail etiquette at all times.
• Achieve the agreed target of first call resolution promptly.
• Follow the process of capturing and resolving service issues. Secure progression to satisfaction timeously.
• Utilise references, source documentation, and contact centre systems to deliver correct advice and share information with clients.
• Confirm accurate interpretation of policies and procedures to effectively apply applicable and correct resolutions.
• Prioritise and distinguish between the nature of queries at hand to drive effective and quick resolution (e.g. normal, urgent, and emergency queries).
• Provide accurate resolutions for simple queries and enquiries logged by customers.

Formal Education

• High School / School Diploma or similar

Min Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Execute and audit the processing of Employee Data and Benefits. Contribute to the processing centre environment, platform and agreed objectives for successful execution.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Enrolments, promotions, transfers, internal appointments, secondments, separations, document management, organisational structures, study aid, long service awards, employee data changes, leave management, medical aid and retirement funds administration, housing loans, funeral benefits.
• Audit activities and maintain health checks.
• Execute all processes Execute controls.
• Ensure compliance policies, conditions of service and wage negotiations.
• Support internal and external auditors.
• Execute processes according to SLC and service offering catalogue.

Formal Education

• University degree

Min Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Accountable to support Laboratory and Pilot Plant production by providing effective equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes.
• Utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

•  Responsible and able work on a variety of Pilot Plant and Laboratory equipment which includes but not limited to pumps (centrifugal- single and multistage, Vacuum pumps, piston pumps, HPLC metering pumps), Compressors (Burton and Peter Brotherhood Reciprocating, Sera Diaphragm, Haskels, Maximator), stirrers and mixers. 
•  Do daily plant preventative inspection on critical equipment on running plants. 
•  Must have the ability to work independently. 
•  Able to ensure alignment of direct and belt drive systems for rotating equipment. 
•  Must be able to understand basic principles of condition monitoring (Vibration analysis and oil analysis). 
•  Understand principles of mechanical seals and how to install them. 
•  Understanding of lubrication systems and principles on Sera Diaphragm compressors and able to set the diaphragm oil pressure.
•  Must be able to conduct fault finding on mechanical equipment and overhaul compressors and pumps by making use of internal R&T quality check sheets. 
•  Must be able and competent in use of overhead crane inside buildings as well as general lifting equipment. 
•  Adhere to all safety standards, completing IMS inspection requirements and follow safe working procedures. 
•  Report all non-conformances, incidents, and accidents to leader

Formal Education

• Grade 12 (Matric) or N3 or equivalent with Maths and Physical Science as subjects
• NQF 4 (CHIETA/MQA) or Red Seal Trade Test

Min Experience

• Experience: 5+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Maintenance assistance on mechanical equipment.
• Maintenance Operators are critical to supply maintenance assistance to mechanical artisans and together ensure that essential maintenance activities are executed timeously to support plant operations.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Report deviations and defects to Foreman
• Assist Artisans in daily activities
• Good Housekeeping and high Safety standards. Perform inspections where required
• Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Math’s & Science & English (Must)
• NQF 2 Mechanical occupational qualification (Wish)

Min Experience

• Basic mechanical maintenance understanding
• Preventative maintenance execution
• Plant maintenance experience (wish)
• Communication skills
• Team player
• Self-driven
• Work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Must be able to do physical labour
• Time and safety conscious
• Ability to carry out inspections and complete defect reports
• Basic computer literacy will be to your advantage

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Purpose of Job

Creating technology for a specific process objective is indeed a substantial investment, requiring considerable time and resources. Nevertheless, the potential rewards are immeasurable and can significantly increase a company’s value. However, when resource or time constraints are in play, choosing to analyse and select a suitable technology that achieves the same objective can be a more cost-effective approach.

In the Sasol R&T Future Technologies department, our mission is to identify, assess, develop technology options, and safeguard innovations, advancements vital for Sasol’s sustainable future. The technology analyst plays a pivotal role in recognizing and evaluating emerging and closely related technologies that are indispensable to Sasol’s transformative path towards decarbonization.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Analyse and evaluate small start-ups and large corporate technology offerings to assess their technology maturity, value proposition, and competitiveness relative to alternative technologies.
• Conduct technology landscape studies that screen emerging and adjacent technologies relevant to Sasol’s transformation ambition. Determine technology suitability for desired applications through high-level technological comparisons.
• Track global technology developments to inform threats and opportunities for Sasol. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and market trends.

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemical engineering and advanced degree preferred.

Min Experience

A minimum of 5 years of pertinent experience in research and development or technology selection, which includes the consideration of a postgraduate degree as part of the experience, is required. Having work experience in technologies related to the following process objectives would be advantageous:

• The Production and Storage of Renewable Energy
• The Production, Storage, and Transportation of Hydrogen
• The Conversion of Biomass
• Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration of Carbon

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Purpose of Job

• The purpose of the role is to provide a continuous input and support into maintenance, shutdown and project planning activities at various business units and to apply the planning processes at an operational level. To follow the Work Management work instruction and RAPID.       
• Execute the principles of effective and efficient planning by fully utilizing all the planning tools and resources.
• Report on own performance and identify areas for improvement in the complete process.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Compliance to SHE requirements and targets.
• Improve competency, identify opportunities, and develop own skills.
• Manage own output and productivity as per agreed planning targets.
• Support Operations through execution of sound Planning Practices and Work Management System.
• Identify improvement opportunities in the Work Management Systems and action/escalate as required.
• Apply effective scoping, planning and scheduling principles.
• Liaise with all stakeholders to build sound working relationships and provide the agreed support.
• Work alignment across boundaries (value chain)

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science (equivalent = Technical N3, with English) and
• Relevant (Engineering / Process) trade certificate NQF4 or
• Internal Planning development programme (NQF2 + Planning school certificate)

Min Experience

• 3 years field experience as an Artisan or Technician, or
• 4 years’ experience as a Planner Assistant

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Purpose of Job

• The position of Linear Programming Modelling Engineer is to update and maintain the Refinery’s LP modelling tool that accurately represent the Refinery operation and performance. Integration occurs across functions and Shareholders.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Support sustainable maximization of Refinery profitability through development and maintenance of LP model that is relevant and accurate.
• Align to the functional strategy by supporting development of the 2-year budget and monthly plans.
• Provide updates to LP model and the data book to correctly reflect latest unit operating conditions
• Challenge and articulate the Refinery operational flexibility, constraints and cost of production.
• Evaluate the model accuracy through back casting (unit uncertainties)
• Identify opportunities to optimize production in order to enhance overall Refinery profitability
• Ensure that the LP toolset user community is adequately trained and supported both internally and by Shareholders
• Update of variable, chemical and catalyst costs
• Conduct quarterly LP and installation audits

Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree

Min Experience

• At least 5 years experience in Performance Evaluation and/or Process Engineering /Production Planning

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Short Description / Purpose of Job

• To prepare work area for start-up and packaging. Make label stickers using the label sticker machine and scanner. Prepare boxes for packaging. Operate/weighing and inspection of cartridges including shutdown

Core Business

• Explosives Manufacturing 

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Plant & Equipment - Ensure safety equipment is available and in working order. Correct tools and equipment available. Ensure plant and surrounding areas are clean
• Plant Operation - Plant operated according to operating manual and safety instructions
• Administration – Communicate with KP machine operators and mixers regarding production schedule issues
• Adhering to legislation – ISO, CIE & 5S Systems
• Maintenance & Statutory Inspection – Prepares plant for maintenance and assists with repairs where possible
• Do quality checks on manufactured products
• General housekeeping inside the production area
• Operators are also required to report on daily production and breakdowns
• Manually updating production graphs after daily production on the wall next to each production cell

 Formal Education

• Grade 12

 Min Experience

• 3 months+ experience in Explosives manufacturing

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Short Description / Purpose of Job

• An Artisan Fitter supports production by providing effective equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes and utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant and/or equipment.

Core Business:

• Explosives Manufacturing

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Service and general maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Fault-finding and problem-solving on mechanical equipment.
• General Pneumatic knowledge
• Record-keeping.
• Adherence to quality and safety systems.
• Compliance of Safety Management Systems
• Able to apply emergency procedures
• Read, Interpret, and implement task risk assessment
• Hazard identification/task risk assessments
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system

General

• Must be able to work shifts.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Actively participate in discussions to improve maintenance and quality
• Safety conscious and practice good housekeeping
• Conform to Sasol Values

Key Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Planning, organising and co-ordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management skills
• Able to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Be a team player
• Be a motivated self-starter and willing to learn
• Problem solving and analytical troubleshooting
• Sense of ownership
• Job maturity
• Be a motivated self-starter and willing to learn

Formal Education

• Grade 12 or Equivalent with Maths & Science (must)
• Fitter Trade Test Certificate.
• Code 08 driver’s licence 

Min Experience

• 3+ months’ Experience as an Artisan Fitter
• Experience working in an explosives environment will be an advantage
• Pneumatic & Hydraulic fault-finding experience.

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Purpose of Job

• To ensure that the technical QA/QC fields of expertise are executed according to the specifications and costumer requirements

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities
Testing of product

•  Product sampling & raw material collection. 
•  Do pre-product qualification tests for cut length predictions 
•  Assembly of test units (Allocate sealer crimp, insert shock tube, crimp) 
•  Shoot & record timing of product/Adjust cut length prediction. 
•  Calculate standard deviation & average of test results and report 
•  Clean out detonator test canisters & chamber (per schedule). 
•  Completion of reports and labelling of product to designate qualification

Product failures

•  Place product on hold, report and assist with root cause analysis. 
•  Pro-actively identify potential failures before production run or soonest per batch start 
•  Do investigation on product discrepancies or non-conforming product. 
•  Liaison with Shift supervisor/ shift controller on product issues. 
•  Full participate in Quality/Gun Club EPEX and other Plants as support services
•  Update VM board daily.
•  Update SPC chart and QC caps report daily

Formal Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Maths and Science- must
• National Diploma/ BTech/ Analytical Chemistry or BSc (chemistry) an added advantage
• Code 08 driver’s license
• Computer Literacy

Min Experience

• 6 months+ relevant experience in Explosives Manufacturing
• Previous experience working in the quality department will be an added advantage