Job Opening at Sasol - 5 Positions

Short Description / Purpose of Job

• Obtain support for total cost of ownership ideas by creating detailed and workable proposals, considering the strategic, commercial, economic, financial and management implications.
• Create, document and deliver structured and compelling commodity sourcing plans, based on data-driven insights, stakeholder needs and business objectives within a recognised strategic sourcing process.
• Develop close relationships with suppliers, generating trust, maximising mutual value and reducing risk.
• Assess and improve on suppliers' ability to deliver against agreed objectives and works to enhance suppliers' capabilities in line with Sasol's needs.
• Protect the organisation by identifying, assessing and mitigating source of supply and supplier risks.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Deliver qualitative, efficient and effective commodity strategies based on TCO principles, driving value beyond cost savings/continuous value.
• Strategically manage commodity portfolio to drive security of supply, risk mitigation and reduced cost base.
• Consider and balance business- drivers and risks to maintain required plant availability at the most optimal landed cost possible.
• Execute sourcing events in accordance with sourcing plan directives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry, market, process and technology trends and apply knowledge to investigate potential suppliers as well as conduct evaluations, certification audits, and quality quarantine audits on existing and potential suppliers.
• Understand changing business needs, analyse spend data, research trends and market dynamics to identify improvement opportunities and recommend new sourcing practices.
• Collaborate with supply chain delivery partners to support operating model entities’ spend goals, performance standards and output targets are achieved.
• Aid business units in relation to ongoing management of contracts, reviewing contract variations, and supplier exit plans for key suppliers.
• Perform Category Management processes aligned with requirements and adhere to Sasol compliance requirements, SHE practices and operating standards.
• Collectively work with category managers to develop processes that embed innovation and agility in the category management sourcing process.
• Provide technical expertise by evaluating supplier responses and preparing technical recommendations for supplier award process.
• Support/Perform issue resolution processes of supplier service and quality issues.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of commodity strategies in operating model entities and identify enhancement opportunities.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure supplier performance.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships.

Formal Education

• University Bacherlor's Degree

Min Experience

• 6+ relevant years

Certification & Professional Membership

• None

Competencies [Talent team will assist]

• Analytics: The systematic computational analysis of data or statistics
• Critical reasoning: The action of critically thinking about something in a logical, sensible way and taking all factors into consideration.
• Facilitation: The means of expediting a process or operation quickly and efficiently.  Particular focus is on meetings, but can include other processes such as the delivery of products and services where others are involved and their participation is critical to success.
• Integration: The consolidated view with various parts, circumstances, legislation, landscapes or aspects linked or coordinated.
• Negotiating: The ability to compromise in a cooperative effort to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions and results.
• 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.
• Project Management: The process of planning, organizing, and managing tasks and resources to accomplish a well defined objective, usually within constraints of time, resources, and cost.
• Verbal Communications: Any exchange of words, either written or spoken, used to transmit information
• Written Communications: Sending of messages, orders or instructions in writing through letters, circulars, manuals, reports, telegrams, office memos, bulletins, etc. It is a formal method of communication and is less flexible

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022

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Short Description / Purpose of Job

• To take ownership of the overall supplier performance monitoring, lead the development of supplier performance strategies and develop support initiatives.
• To set out supplier performance measurement criteria (based on frameworks developed by Supplier Management in the Function) and ensure that supplier performance is measured

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Manage and track Preferential Procurement Monitoring approach to sourcing plans.
• Participate in the formulation of sourcing plans from Supplier KPI setting view. Input into sourcing plans.
• Produce and publish a monthly Preferential Procurement scorecard measures.
• Produce and publish a monthly Supplier Performance report
• Supplier performance scorecard improvement plan Service Provider
• Develop or adapts and methodologies for the measurement of supplier performance
• Supplier performance scorecard tracking.
• Identify improvement opportunities and set targets and plans for the improvement of supplier performance
• Supplier performance scorecard improvement plan.
• Work with the Supply Chain functions
• Supplier Manager to support and drive supplier improvement initiatives and share best practices Comply with Functional governance
• % compliance to group standards.
• Ensure that BBBEE performance measurement takes place
• Engagement with suppliers for BEE certificate tracking
• To verify and validate the authenticity of suppliers’ BEE certificates prior approval
• Engagement with non-compliant suppliers with the end result being providing them guidance on how to transform and be compliant with the relevant BEE Codes
• Hand over suppliers who have a poor performance record to supplier development function
• Poor performing suppliers handed over
• Assisting suppliers with Ariba BEE related quiries
• Assisting Sourcing and Contracting Specialists with BEE evaluation and scoring process
• Providing BEE preferential Procurement training to internal stakeholders where necessary

Formal Education

• University Bachelor's Degree

Min Experience

• 4+ relevant years

Certification & Professional Membership

• None

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.
• Negotiating: The ability to compromise in a cooperative effort to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions and results.
• 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

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022

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Short Description / Purpose of Job

Perform statutory inspections on Pressure Equipment in Sasol Sasolburg Plants (Pressure Equipment Regulations, inspection to Risk Based Inspection plans, reporting in PCMS system, pressure equipment in-service inspection to applicable API codes, valve and safety valve inspection to applicable API codes).

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Conduct in-service inspections including statutory inspections on pressure vessels, inspections of piping systems, inspections of valves safety valves, and inspections of tanks.
• Implement effective statutory record keeping of interventions on pressure equipment.
• Participate in inspections of corrosion prevention systems.
• Provide technical input into failure and repair studies.
• Coordinate and provide technical input into Risked Based Inspection studies on pressure equipment.
• Coordinate activities of non-destructive testing.
• Contribute to the translation and execution of the business strategy, objectives, and plan into action for employees.
• Share key information and ideas or learning with customers and teams.
• 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 enable the achievement of operational excellence.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 (Maths & Science)

Min Experience

• 2+ relevant years

Certification & Professional Membership

• SAQCC Competent Inspector Pressure Vessels

Competencies

• Business Acumen: An intuitive and applicable understanding of how a company or unit makes money.  Displays a thorough understanding of what drives profitability.  Maintains a market-focused approach to business.  Keeps an overall big picture understanding of the business and its interrelationships enabling a person to make better business decisions. The ability to make good business judgments and quick decisions in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
• Continuous Process Improvement: The methodology followed for increasing the effectiveness and/or efficiency of a business process, often through automation.
• 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.
• Relationship Management: The conscious aim to develop and manage long-term and/or trusting relationships with internal or external customers, distributors, suppliers, or other parties in an environment which can include marketing, selling, servicing and other areas where a relationship is crucial to on-going success.  At a senior level, it includes C-level relationships with senior management such as CEO [Chief Executive Officer], CIO [Chief Information Officer], and CFO [Chief Financial Officer].
• Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking  feedback and self-correcting
• Verbal Communications: Any exchange of words, either written or spoken, used to transmit information

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022

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Short Description / Purpose of Job

Secunda Operations (SO) operates the world’s largest coal-to-liquids (CTL) facility and produces synthesis gas (syngas) through coal gasification and natural gas reforming, using Sasol’s unique and proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technology to manufacture synthetic fuel components, pipeline gas and chemical feedstock.

The major aspects pertaining to this role of project and control specialist include the management of eight direct reports, development of processes and systems related to tier 5 project execution and supporting the effective execution of all tier 5 projects within Secunda Operations.  The annual cash flow of this portfolio is approximately R 1,2 to 1,4 billion with 450 active projects.  Systems and control of accuracy of project reporting and labour recoveries of project team man-hours is a significant delivery within this role.    

The role will also be required to collaborate with the various business unit portfolio managers (BUPM’s), administrators and project coordinators to compile and analyse costs reports and evaluate project performance.  To succeed in this position, individual needs to demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem solving and resourcefulness, with commitment to keep to the allocated project budget without compromising schedule and quality.

Further responsibilities will include collaboration with the senior specialist governance to map and optimise project related business processes.  The person will manage the Sciforma project database on behalf of SO.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

As specialist project controls and processes it would be expected of the individual to deliver on the following elements required to deliver successful projects:

• Manage team consisting of estimator, planner, cost controllers, supply chain integration coordinator and three document controllers. 
• Provide support to project coordinators (14 positions), contracted project managers (16 positions), part time project managers (technicians and engineers managing projects on part time (145)), project administrators and BUPMs for project tracking and reporting purposes.
• Enable effective document control, project delivery business processes, estimating database and project performance assessments / evaluations
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures and work instructions to support Secunda Operations project execution in conjunction with various procurement and supply chain teams
• Development and control of effective cost estimating process to enable best price and benchmarking processes
• Labour recovery of project resources for plant executed processes
• Development and control of effective planning processes for project delivery team that also facilitate/integrate with central planning and shutdown planning functions.
• Responsible to train / communicate project delivery standards and requirement to departments within SO project teams to enable consistency and ensure the use of best practices
• Accountable to track and disseminate issues and lessons learnt from project track perspectives 
• Accountable for business process mapping and interface management for project delivery function and integration with business development and other related departments through the manager portfolio integration and governance in business development
• Responsible for data accuracy in Sciforma for SO executed projects with the support of the project administrators for plant executed projects
• Manage obo SO Sciforma interface with PE&IT 
• Manage interface with ROAS Engineering EIE on document control principle and processes

 Job Requirements

In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.
Qualifications

• A minimum of a relevant B. Tech (Technical) or Engineering degree (must)
• Valid driver’s license (must)
• Sciforma advance / expert skills level (High wish)
• Project qualification or certification will be an advantage (high wish)

Experience

• Minimum of 8 - 10 years working in a project / maintenance / construction environment; (must) 
• Project controls – costing, document control, planning (High wish)
• Sciforma project database (High wish)
• Maintenance or project planning and scheduling processes (wish)
• Engaging with engineering fraternities and Group technology (wish)
• Exposure to project / production / maintenance environments (must)
• SAP experience working in cost control (wish)
• SAP PtP and MOR super user training preferred (wish)
• Computer literate 
• Sciforma (High wish)
• MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint (must)
• MS projects (wish)
• SAP

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Self-mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
• Influential: Persuades and influences stakeholders; builds relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes
• Track and report on the customer satisfaction measurement for business development
• Enable and sustain high performance and seek opportunities for personal growth, monitored through a structured performance contract and development plan
• Ensure that work standards are met according to quality, quantity and due dates 
• Implementation / adherence to principles, policies and guidelines
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly
• Planning & scheduling
• Conscientious - Sticks to deadlines, completes jobs, and perseveres.
• Evaluative - Critically evaluates information, looks for potential limitations, and focuses upon errors.
• Persuasive - Enjoys selling, changes opinions of others, convincing with arguments, and negotiates.
• Cooperation – working as part of a team
• Continuous learning / develop self
• Relationships and teamwork
• Good communication skills
• Builds Teams and creates synergies through working across boundaries.
• SHE focused
• POLC – planning, organising, leading and controlling
• Assertiveness
• Manage own work planning and delivery according to targets
• Problem solving

Closing Date: 6th, May 2022

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Short Description / Purpose of Job

To assure process engineering delivery on plant support, business shareholding support and process improvement by managing a team of technical resources and providing technical leadership in the following key area. The role provides leadership in establishing techno-economic direction that has both short to medium term strategic impact in NATREF operations.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Oversight for the process engineering plant support deliverables to define and maintain the critical operating envelope parameters for each plant plus monitor and correct deviations from optimal plant performance in collaboration with production management. Each plant operating within its operating envelope assures safe, reliable and sustainable operations and optimal performance within the value chain.
• Responsible for driving a high-performance culture within self-motivated and engaged teams, supported by fit for purpose tools for improved effectiveness and efficiency.
• Accountable for identifying, planning and delivering (including scheduling and resource loading) of all the plant support related process engineering activities.
• Provide expertise and guidance to deliver on short term as well as long term solutions to plant process performance and design improvement needs.
• Lead the development and implementation of plant monitoring systems to identify statistically significant deviation from optimal performance and do predictive deviation analysis where feasible for risk management of plant plant production volumes, product quality and equipment integrity and performance.
• Assess the current plant performance baseline and establish targets for improvements in terms of volumes, quality and unit costs of production.
• Responsible for developing strategic NATREF studies roadmaps with the shareholders and achievement of technical objectives.
• Accountable for ensuring technically robust process engineering deliverables during the front-end engineering design phase of projects as well as ensuring seamless back integration into existing refinery assets.
• Accountable for implementation and management of performance contracts, personal development plans, training requirements and succession planning for personnel under supervision.
• Ensure the technical correctness of plant operating envelopes and other supporting technical documentation including critical parameters, OWAP, mass and energy balances, P&IDs, MFD’s, operating/training manuals, process simulations, unit operating and design manuals.
• Management and oversight of technology licensors to NATREF and utilisation of technical exchange agreements with UOP, TotalEnergies and Sasol PEI&T. To ensure a thorough understanding of the licensed process technologies, keep abreast of changes and improvements in technology and ensure the application thereof in effective plant support including shareholder economic improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining effective collaboration with NATREF internal teams and external service providers and vendors.
• Provide direct input into the production plan and directives, by defining and managing unit capability and constraints in order to meet the Shareholder plans. Direct input into plan adherence via management of yields, conversion and asset capability.
• Drive shutdown and T&I process inspections and repair scoping, catalyst systems changeout/regeneration and start up/stabilization support.
• Convenor and co-ordinator of Shareholder initiatives thereby ensuring proper integration and valorisation of market opportunities.
• Accountable for the accuracy and precision of all unit’s LP models via test run verification, unit model updates and evaluations resulting in continuous improvement and fine tuning of the business LP model used in the planning, optimisation and determination of Business Unit profitability via the Shareholders.
• Provide input into, drive and support Process Safety Management studies, initiatives and defined compliance plans.
• Accountable for defining and managing all unit Process Safety Information.
• Accountable for the development and implementation of both catalyst and chemicals strategies.

Formal Education and Minimum Experience

Must:

• Tertiary degree in chemical engineering with at least 12 years’ experience with Petrochemical /Refining experience (min 5 years) in no less than a Process Engineering function.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in leading and managing a team of process engineers / technologists / technicians in a refining environment.
• Wish:
• Master’s degree in chemical engineering, Business Administration, and/or any other leadership qualifications.

Certification & Professional Membership

• None

Functional Competencies

• Implementing technical solutions
• Making professional technical recommendations
• Conceptualising Engineering solutions
• Risk analysis, management, risk aversion
• System/Process optimisation
• Understanding and application of Total Cost of Ownership
• Conceptual, basic and detailed engineering experience
• Balancing financial, operational and technical requirements
• Knowledge of relevant technical procedures, specifications and legal frameworks
• Knowledge of relevant technologies, process engineering design and standards
• Forward thinking, ability to consider consequences of decisions in long term
• Planning
• Conflict resolution
• Problem solving

Competencies

• Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
• People Leadership: Authentically and inclusively engages people to follow; leads culture transformation. Builds capability and leverages diversity for competitive advantage.
• Partnership Leadership: Persuades and influences stakeholders; builds relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes. Builds teams and creates synergies through working across boundaries.
• Business Leadership: Demonstrates commercial acumen, a global mind-set and exercises sound judgement. Achieves results through others and holds them accountable.
• Strategic Leadership: Provides vision and direction aligned to One Sasol. Leads organisational change, innovation and sustainability.
• Business Acumen: An intuitive and applicable understanding of how a company or unit makes money. Displays a thorough understanding of what drives profitability. Keeps an overall big picture understanding of the business and its interrelationships enabling a person to make better business decisions. The ability to make good business judgments and quick decisions in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
• Critical Reasoning: The action of critically thinking about something in a logical, sensible way and taking all factors into consideration.
• Influencing: Influencing is an ability to garner support for initiatives by gaining the respect of others and inspiring trust and confidence

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022