Fresh Roles at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To manufacture detonator cord at the Prima Cord environment

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• To produce detonating cord of different sizes through different stations from C1 to C6.
• Take powder charge according to cord specification using the correct formula
• Set up the machines according to the product needed using the correct tooling.
• Recording of log sheets and production tags for traceability
• Take out samples from each spool for quality check
• General house keeping
• Quality inspection, packing, labelling of final product. Record production quantities
• To do a proper start-up before the beginning of the shift and a proper shut-down at the end of the week or when required
• Have a full understanding of Epex methodology.
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be able to work full shifts and overtime
• Consciences and diligent
• Detail oriented
• Maintain a high standard of integrity
• Fosters teamwork and collaboration
• Able to work on your own with little supervision

Formal Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Maths and Science will be an advantage)

Min Experience

• 12 months+ experience in Explosives manufacturing
• Experience working at the Cord Plant will be an advantage

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Purpose of Job

• The purpose of this role is to successfully execute maintenance on laboratory equipment and provide expert assistance to the laboratory team.

Key Accountabilities

Functional / Technical:

• Ensure optimal maintenance of laboratory equipment, including implementation of maintenance strategies, troubleshooting, fault finding and repairing breakdowns.
• Coordination of external support to ensure timeous instrument calibration and services.
• Maintain appropriate levels of critical spares and consumables to reduce instrument downtime.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and/or requests with different priorities.
• Involved in site preparation and commissioning of new laboratory instruments.
• Coordinate MOC processes for lab projects, new instrument installation and general lab infrastructure changes.
• Assist Lab Managers to compile instrument maintenance budget and manage maintenance costs to ensure efficiency.
• Follow work procedures, policies, methods and instructions.
• Service provider management, including defining scope of work, facilitating PDA, issuing PTW and ensuring compliance to SHE and quality requirements.

Leadership & Values:

• Build a good understanding of relevant technology in technical area.
• Take responsibility for laboratory equipment maintenance, including safety.
• Support the Sasol vision and values.
• Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement and skills development.
• Share knowledge and skills with team and peers.
• Resolve work obstacles and issues impacting performance quickly and positively.
• Engage and manage contractors.
• Ability to work as an individual, with minimum supervision, as well as in a team.

Relationships, Teamwork & Collaboration:

• Customer relationship management, including attending Lab Morning meetings to give feedback on instrument maintenance status.
• Liaise with suppliers and external specialists regarding instrument maintenance.
• Work closely with Planning department to achieve maintenance targets.
• Track weekly and monthly performance and provide management with reports.
• Contribute suggestions to optimize equipment, systems and procedures.

Formal Education

• Matric/Grade 12 or N3 with Maths, Science and English (Must)
• National Diploma/ S4 (Instrumentation or Light Current) (Must)

Working Experience

• Minimum 3-4 years relevant maintenance experience (Must)
• Experience in laboratory equipment maintenance Must)

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Purpose of Job

• To provide direction and schedules to Artisans and maintenance operators, plan the sequence of necessary actions for completion of a job, monitor and prioritize the workflow to meet and achieve desired results within the principles of QCDSM

Key Accountabilities

• Planning, control and management of operations/maintenance activity.
• Proven track record. Maintenance of underground Sasol Mining equipment.
• Ensure effective execution of operations/maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum task quality and efficiency, and overall effective use of equipment.
• Manage and control costs.
• Ensure maintenance planning is scheduled optimally to maximize production output.
• Take action on first occurrence performance problems, misconduct, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Manage performance of own team. Enable artisans to achieve competence for career progression.
• Ensures team motivation and team wellness. Lives company values and ensures compliance of team to the values.
• Facilitate effective Communication up and down from management and also within own and otherstakeholder teams.
• Ensure compliance to relevant Sasol procedure, policies, legislation and business processes and SOPsEnsure that MOC process is followed, Ensure resources are available on site.
• Understands customer requirement and ensures product/service meets customer requirements. Give input into how to improve overall Equipment Effectiveness for the organization Continuously applies new ideas/work methods to improve results.
• Provide information/assist with projects with technical/support functions. Working knowledge of SAP

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate / N3 with Mathematics, English & Science
• Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate in Trade: Electro-Mechanics

Working Experience

• Experience: 8+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• To provide coaching and guidance to personnel in order to create high performance teams capable of reaching targets related to mining operations and activities, in a safe manner. To execute statutory duties according to relevant Mining regulation.

Key Accountabilities

• Carries out on a day to day basis planning, organizing, control and leadership that ensure that departments KPIs are met to produce safe coal by ensuring tons / cm / shift Availability of Equipment Downtime / shift / MTTF /MTTR (infrastructure and inspection equipment) Adherence to Overhaul / maintenance program – plan vs. actual Implements operational projects, ensures operating compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP in appointed area of responsibility) Ensures adherence to Operating principles and legislation Compliance to governance bodies (standardization committees) SOP / COP implementation and adherence
• Ensures availability of spares, equipment and resources required to ensure optimal precautions, including governance of Electronic time keeping Total cost of ownership (TCO) Electronic time keeping system adherence Provides first line solutions to employees reporting to him / her on any technical related problem Problems resolved Failure trend analysis and root cause elimination Support departments to achieve set targets by coordinating planning within appointed area of responsibility Rand per ton (R/t, Tons per CM per shift (t/cm/shift) Volumes vs. monthly TQF (Including Quality) Control costs to ensure production volumes are achieved within budget Delivery against budget and reporting calendar vs. target Ensure best in class safety performance and continuous improvement of key safety metrics to maintain required RCR SHE compliance rates vs. targets (especially major findings, % outstanding actions on findings) Zero harm, Zero fatalities, LWDCR Provide on the job training, coaching and career development Training days for department Planned Task observations Coaching of employees Engagement of employees

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)/N3 with Mathematics, Science and English/Business English
• Blasting Certificate of Fiery Mines
• Gas and Gases Certificate
• Competent A Certificate

Working Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• The manual assembly of non-electric delay detonators.

Key Accountabilities

• Assemble different products according to the specifications on the lot traveller. Competency required on all the different assembly machines (shell loader, PETN charger and press, Lead Azide charger and press, Element press, pack out press, Iso cup plating and Packer, DIB press, Delay plating, CD transferring and inspection).
• Do quality checks on assembled products to ensure that all units meet specified customer requirements.
• Do a stock count of all the raw material in the production area.
• Sampling of debts for time testing and x-ray verification.
• General Housekeeping inside the plant
• Do measurements of specifications using relevant measuring tools and capture information on the lot traveller.
• Adjust the settings of the equipment/machine according to the specific product specifications as indicated on the lot traveller.
• Handling of live Lead Azide and PETN when loading and unloading at machines.
• Ensure that equipment and machines are clean and free of any pyrotechnic powder and explosives before scheduled maintenance (bi-weekly).
• Removing and replacing PETN press, CD press, Element press and inspection pins during maintenance.
• Removing and replacing of CD insertion and LA press pins daily.
• Handling of graphite when preparing charge plates to be used in production.
• Additional: Must be able to work full shifts and overtime

Formal Education

• Grade 12 or Equivalent with Maths and Science as subjects

Working Experience

• At least 1 year experience in Explosives manufacturing
• Caps plant detonator manufacturing experience will be an added advantage

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Purpose of Job

• To do backflushing, order material, receiving and transferring of material on SAP, stock control, verification of finished product before being dispatched to Caps Plant. Compliance with all SHERQ procedures in daily operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Housekeeping to maintain 5s standards
• Do stock count of all the raw material in the production area
• Do visual inspection and use relevant measurement tools and verify compliance of product produced in the plant.
• Do fault findings on non-conforming product.
• Completion of production documents
• Movement of cut elements into the heated storage area
• 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
• Support & participate in Epex implementation
• Attend Task force meetings

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Working Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in Explosives manufacturing

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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

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
• Box Opening
• Box Packer
• Chubb/Explosives Cartridge Packer
• Waste Controller

Formal Education

• Grade 12

Working Experience

• 3 months+ experience in Explosives manufacturing
• Experience working at the Watergel Plant will be an advantage

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Purpose of Job

• To produce cast boosters by melting and mixing explosives to create a pentolite cast booster.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• To produce pentolite cast boosters by melting and mixing two major components (TNT and PETN) to a certain ratio and pouring the mix in to forms.
• Calculate mixing ratio using formula
• Accurate mixing number of events need to take place (control temperatures, mix speeds, cooling period)
• Recording of mixing event on mix sheet
• Sampling to confirm mix ratio
• General house keeping
• Quality inspection, packing, labelling of final product and scanning. Record production quantities
• To do a proper start-up before the beginning of the shift and a proper shut-down at the end of the week or when required

Formal Education

• Grade 12
• Maths and Science will be an added advantage

Min Experience

• 12+ months relevant explosives manufacturing experience