Job Openings at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To achieve defined performance targets in section through building of operator capabilities and planning, organizing and controlling the day-to-day Mining activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage crew to meet production targets.
• Manage safety, health and environmental issues in section.
• Ensure competence of crew.
• Demonstrate continuous drive to improve.
• Act as Relieving Shift Boss at times.
• Manage more complex mining activities.
• Identify training and development needs of crew.
• Ensure adequate materials availability in section.
• SAP inputs when acting as Shift Boss.
• Represent Shift Boss in OE meetings and transfer knowledge of OE reports to other Miners and Artisans.
• Ensure to take reasonable measures to ensure the health and safety of employees responsible for in section.
• Oversee safe transport of team to and from the section.
• Conduct start and end of shift inspections.
• Conduct statutory inspections e.g. gas & ventilation tests.
• Complete statutory reports.
• Perform risk assessments.
• Perform task observations.
• Conduct at least rescue drill with team per month to rescue room and after all section moves.
• Oversee housekeeping of section.
• Ensure team uses PPE and hand tools correctly.
• Do fire patrol when necessary.
• Ensure operators adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Codes of Practice.
• Command performance meetings with crew members.
• Manage attendance of crew.
• Submit accurate and fully completed section reports on time.
• Maintain accurate operator records (e.g. valid licensing of operators).
• Request necessary in section mining materials and resources.
• Ensure availability of adequate materials in section.
• Do SAP inputs (e.g. time and attendance and placing orders PTP when relieving shift boss).
• Represent Shift Boss in Operational Excellence meetings.
• Transfer knowledge of Operational Excellence reports to other Miners and Artisans.
• Manage pillar extraction section (where applicable).
• Act as relieving Shift Boss when required.
• Compliance to elements measured by audits and checks by manager.
• Rectify findings on audit results.
• Work completed to plan.
• Minimum wastage and disruptions to production due to resource availability.
• NQF standards and training matrix requirements met.
• Responsible for personal training and development needs.
• Demonstrate self discipline by complying with legal and other requirements.
• Achieve people development targets for shift (KPIs and personal development plans).
• Coach operators in section.
• Ensure all coaching and training is understood and applied by operators.
• Identify training and development needs of team and address them in consultation with other role players.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members on their performance and address non-conformance.
• Understand mine requirements and ensures product / services meets mine requirements.
• Effective networking and liaison with technical, engineering and financial departments.
• Ensure transition of work from own shift to next shift.
• Apply new ideas / work methods to improve results.
• Provide information / assist with projects with technical / support functions.
• Assist with implementation of organisational change initiatives within own team.

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics
• Occupational Trade Certificate (Blasting Certificate - Fiery Mines)

Working Experience

• 4+ relevant years experience

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Purpose of Job

• To perform and/or implement a variety of warehouse administrative processes and tasks to ensure warehouse activities run smoothly on a daily and long-term basis.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform effective of day-to-day operations including receiving, binning, compliant stacking and storage practices, picking and issuing.
• Execute SAP transactions with regards to Warehouse related activities timeously and accurately.
• Ensure stock accuracy through disciplined execution of Inbound Logistics work instructions.
• Conduct periodical and perpetual stock counts.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken for deviations found regarding materials, storage practices or preservation.
• Maintain the required Inbound Logistics standard through disciplined execution by adhering to the SWIs.
• Perform activities of warehouse activities in accordance with the Governance and Compliance
• Framework through execution of internal management controls, SOX controls, document controls and any other controls required towards assurance of legal compliance.
• Perform all other Warehouse activities as required which includes, housekeeping, painting and selected hand-tool utilisation.
• Identify and report all defects, hazards and risks to mitigate safety related incidents.
• Basic plant knowledge including (tank line ups, tank dipping and hose handling).
• Loading and offloading bulk product into trucks
• Be able to operate the forklift
• Operate pumps
• House keeping
• Identify plant defects
• Water/product sampling

Formal Education

• Grade 12
• dangerous goods certificate 
• Drivers license code 10 with PDP 

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Manage and lead multi-disciplined teams in providing a security service to the Secunda Operations, Secunda Mines and Sasol owned properties/ residential in Secunda region, by designing, adapting and integrating systems and processes across functional and operational Make end results happen by providing strategic direction, creating business models and motivating people;     
• Manage achievement of results by influencing and coordinating the output by managers across sub functions;     
• Manage the coordination of resources of functions that are diverse in nature to ensure optimal utilization of resources and effective cost management; 
• Align and coordinate the identification and implementation of opportunities for improvement to ensure effective and efficient service delivery; 
• Integrate and control the application of the organization systems and standards for the practical management of legal responsibilities as prescribed by legislation and Governmental Security and Security Industry Regulators; 
• Analyse, interpret and implement changes to systems, processes and operating methodologies due to changes in the relevant operating environments.    

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, implement and maintain security services strategy and operating model within agreed timeframes;
• Provide and manage security services as per agreed service catalogue across Sasol OME’s in accordance with set service delivery criteria and operational parameters (surfaces and underground);
• Deliver effective consultation to new projects, developments, and changes to existing ways of work to guarantee success and delivery criteria;
• Control implementation of permit system services, investigation services, technical services, specialized services, access control services, control room services, and electronic access control;
• Drive continuous improvement of security processes through benchmarking of best practices to guarantee optimal service delivery in terms of quality, cost, and time;
• Document critical and core processes and report following Sasol governance model and document management system requirements within agreed timeframe;
• Identify and implement road safety operations;
• Security systems design, governance, installation, programming, maintenance and training of end users;
• Conduct investigation services, security assessments and physical information security management (PISM) frequently to maintain secure environment;
• Guide tactical response to operational emergencies and security related incidents and crime prevention services when needed (surfaces and underground);
• Oversee site adherence to relevant legislative safety and security standards, codes of practices, and best practices to maintain continued operations;
• Seek required security related certifications for continued operations across Sasol sites.

Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree

Working Experience

• 12 Years relevant experience
• Firearm competency for business purposes
• State Security Agency Vetting
• PSIRA Grade A or relevant law enforcement training

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Purpose of Job

• To ensure continuous plant availability through effective maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety and good housekeeping
• Maintenance of all HVAC and related equipment
• Washing of filters, HVAC units and cleaning cooling towers
• Sanding and painting of HVAC units and equipment
• Cleaning of storerooms, plant rooms and HVAC yards
• Carrying of tools and equipment (maximum allowable limit kg)
• Using mobile Wap HP Machine on trailer

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate or N3 with english
• Able to communicate and correspond in English
• Valid driver’s license is compulsory (Code EB / EC1 - advantage)

Working Experience

• 1+ relevant years of experience in Mechanical  
• Hand and power tools

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Programme

• The 12 month programme will offer a theoretical element aligned to a NQF Learnership programme and practical on-site work experience to improve the skills and workplace performance of entry-level learners. It provides foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, communication, computer and basic business principles.
• It is suitable for Grade 12 qualified persons to develop essential professional skills. During the practical component Learners will provide administrative support to improve the effectiveness of managers and the departments in general as work readiness preparation.
• The theoretical component will cover: Entrepreneurship, Business Operations, Customer Service, Business Accounting, Maths Literacy, Communication Skills and Computer Skills.

Formal Eduction

• A Completed Matric / Grade 12

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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Programme

• The 12 month programme will offer a theoretical element aligned to a NQF Learnership programme and practical on-site work experience to improve the skills and workplace performance of entry-level learners. It provides foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, communication, computer and basic business principles.
• It is suitable for Grade 12 qualified persons to develop essential professional skills. During the practical component Learners will provide administrative support to improve the effectiveness of managers and the departments in general as work readiness preparation.
• The theoretical component will cover: Entrepreneurship, Business Operations, Customer Service, Business Accounting, Maths Literacy, Communication Skills and Computer Skills.

Formal Eduction

• A Completed Matric / Grade 12

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

• To contribute to providing administrative support to an allocated team, to promote administrative efficiency in day-to-day operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Handles inquiries, schedules appointments, develops presentations, and fills other office support functions.
• Organises and attends meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes.
• Booking rooms and conference facilities.
• Maintains scheduling and event calendars.
• Coordinates travel arrangements.
• Arranging both in-house and external conference functions and events.
• Ordering and maintaining stationery and equipment.
• Manages appointments. Office Administration and support.
• Mails documents and newsletters and other information as and when required.
• Prepares and types documents, letters and reports.
• Co-ordination and implementation of office procedures.
• Organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information.
• Photocopying and printing various documents, sometimes on behalf of other colleagues.
• Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
• Types and distributes meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
• Receives and responds to correspondence.
• Performs sorting, filing, and cross referencing of materials and documents.
• Utilises, reconciles and manipulates data for management reports from different internal and external sources.
• Captures data in standardised format.
• Maintains hard copy and electronic filing system.
• Manages, maintains, and updates a wide variety of records , reports and files.
• May distribute mail, retrieve and deliver files, and copy documents.
• Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
• Adheres to agreed serve level agreements.
• Liaising with colleagues and external contacts to book travel and accommodation.
• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts.
• Greets refers and assists visitors, clients, callers, staff and others and handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Communicates with internal and external clients.
• Monitors the use of expenditures and keeps record thereof within the department, for the manager.
• Complies records, organises, maintains files and posts records. Completes invoicing as and when required.
• Control stock of stationery and office supplies.

Formal Education

• Grade 12/ N3 Certificate with English 

Working Experience

• Experience: 1+ relevant years