Job Opportunities at Sasol

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
• Instrumentation
• Electrician
• Chemical Plant Operator

Minimum Requirements:
A completed National Senior Certificate or equivalent with a pass in: 

• Technical Mathematics/Mathematics 
• English/Business English 
• Technical/Physical 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

• To prepare financial reports and support with complex financial transactions, reconciliation of account balances and bank statements, maintenance of the general ledger, and the preparation of month-end close procedures to present accurate and complete reports to stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Accurate and timeous month-end reporting in accordance with Group timelines and requirements.
• Budgets and Forecasts captured accurately in OneStream in accordance with Group timelines and requirements.
• Prepare business unit statutory reporting packs in OneStream in accordance with Group timelines.
• Prepare annual financial statements for the entities within area of responsibility.
• Prepares general ledger (GL) to enable reporting in OneStream.
• Assist with month-end procedures in SAP.
• Prepares journals accurately and timeously for posting/authorisation in SAP.
• Confirm the accuracy and completeness of SAP data in the GL.
• Review various SAP authorisation reports.
• Accurate and timeous completion of monthly GL accounts/reconciliations.
• Timely clearing of reconciling items.
• Accurate allocations and recoveries of intercompany costs.
• Intercompany exchange with counterparties and resolve any differences.
• Accurate and timeous completion of intercompany process with no validations.
• Prepare tax returns and calculation in conjunction with Group Tax Services.
• Prepare quarterly South African Reserve  Bank (SARB) reports.
• Effective relationship with external auditors to meet reporting timelines.
• Ensures that all processes are formally documented and updated.
• Training and implementation of new policies and procedures driven through interaction with affected parties.
• Proactive identification of problem areas and follow up on corrective actions. 
• Identify improvements and recommend changes required.
• Perform SOX controls and quarterly SOX testing in accordance with Group deadlines.
• Assist with Internal and external audit.
• Embed internal controls.
• Adherence to Safety requirements.
• Promote and achieve SHER targets consistently

Formal Education

• 3-4-year Relevant University Degree (Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting)
• Certification & Professional Membership
• CA(SA) would be an advantage

Working Experience

• 6+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• To facilitate Generic SHE Learning Interventions in a Learning SHE Academy, in compliance with SHE learning standards and requirements in order to enable the regional Hub/ SBU/ OBU’s/Functions to achieve their respective Generic SHE training plan.
• Be an ambassador for the SHE Academy to achieve SHE Excellence in the eyes of our Stakeholders (Internally & Externally) and promote a culture of ZERO Harm.

Key Accountabilities

• Course Facilitation Adherence to training schedule.
• Willingness to travel within Sub-Sahara Africa, sometimes on short notice to deliver Generic SHE learning interventions to our external stakeholders.
• Responsible for the preparation and availability of the lecture room and training aids before the start of an intervention.
• Responsible for adhering to the relevant lesson plan for every intervention facilitated.
• Responsible for the facilitation of learning interventions in line with relevant learning legislation and SHE functional requirements.
• Responsible for assessments and evaluations post learning delivery Utilizing the latest revised content at all times.
• Assessment & Moderation Adherence to assessment plan and assessment criteria.
• Responsible to ensure that assessments and moderations within area of expertise are conducted using methods, activities and processes specified by appropriate legislative framework.
• Responsible for ensuring evaluation of learning that has taken place in terms of measurable knowledge transfer.
• Responsible for document control and record keeping Adherence to document control procedures ie attendance registers and training records timeously submitted to admin.
• Technology (Enabling technology systems in place).Keeping abreast of latest CPS (Classroom Performance System) ie Effectively back-up learner assessment records on server as per agreement with SLP.
• Responsible for the management of own personal development plan Partner with SLP to develop a personal development plan. Ensures that personal development contributes towards the SHE Learning Delivery team achieving goals (Aligning own performance objectives with strategic focus)
• Take part in the Design & Development training cycle of learning material that conforms to the VACS principle

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• NQF4 Chemical Operations or NQF4 trade qualification (Must)

Working Experience

• 6 years of relevant experience in a petrochemical operation environment as a Production Foreman or Senior Process Controller, Artisan Or
• 6 years of relevant experience within a petrochemical operation as a Learning Practitioner Good understanding of Sasol Group SHE procedures e.g. PTW Procedure, Incident Management Process, Process Safety Management and One Sasol SHE excellence approach

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Purpose of Job

• To participate in and complete the Learnership programme for designated field of expertise.

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 Education

• Completed Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Diploma and Bachelors degree will be advantageous.

Min Experience

• 0-1 Years experience 

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Purpose of Job

• To support reliability studies on equipment, provide technical support on equipment fabrication, installation, start-up, inspection, and repair procedures, and implement needed improvements and best practices for asset reliability to ensure safety compliance, control risks, and optimise equipment / system reliability and life cycle cost.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and safely execute work according to work instructions, quality requirements, deadlines, budget and schedules under no supervision.
• Accountable for safe project execution and implementation of work procedures. i.e. HAZOPS, PDA39s, experimental plans etc.
• Expert Troubleshooting, and addressing problems with equipment/processes in the labs and pilot plants.
• Efficient &effective use of resources to ensure objectives are achieved and work delivered on time, in scope and within budget.
• Assess technical work of peers and contractors.
• The ability to work on multiple projects and/or requests with different priorities.
• Manage complex schedules and communicate possible delays in meeting deadlines.
• Manage multiple projects and/or requests on time, in scope, within budget, and to quality and customer requirements.
• Ensure all documentation is compiled and of a good quality for a project/assignment.
• Assist with the justification of optimal critical spares holding as well as assessing optimal maintenance interventions through life-cycle costing (LCC) analysis.
• Data interpretation, contextualization and knowledge generation; understand the context in which work is being performed.
• Participate in multiple projects with different priorities and manage cross boundary projects that have business impact.
• Contribute towards resource allocation and efficient &affective work processes and procedures.
• Deviation Management (DM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) inclusive of quality reporting of the outcomes and health of the management system.
• Advocate of reliability business processes, procedures, work instructions, and practices in the relevant operating department.
• Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with the Sasol Values.
• Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement and skills development; technical competence in the application of computer software and writing skills to be able to report effectively on work progress.
• Share knowledge and skills with project leaders and team members.
• Play a leading role in implementation of new technical ideas/opportunities.
• Apply knowledge and good understanding of relevant technology in technical area.
• Share knowledge and skills with team and peers.
• Participate in Functional Development.
• Plan and organize own work to deliver safely, on time and to quality standard keep line informed on progress.
• Clear and regular verbal and written communication to supervisor and other stakeholders, including line manager and team members.
• Identify &share operational improvement opportunities.
• Makes suggestions to optimise equipment, systems and processes.
• Stay abreast of global trends, developments and opportunities in own area of work and implement technical & operational improvements.
• Build, maintain and leverage effective networking and stakeholder relationships to increase knowledge and understanding of context to project.
• Understand and address stakeholder requirements and ensure regular feedback.
• Support the relevant personnel in the operations departments to obtain the necessary competence in reliability practices through training and coaching.
• Share key information and ideas or learning with customers and teams.
• Knowledge of all discipline engineering principles.
• Familiar with other disciplines relevant to area of responsibility.
• Policies, procedures, specifications and legal framework.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• To coordinate and direct maintenance and repair services for a specific process within a production line, through control panel management and more complex troubleshooting.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress.
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety.
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.
• Work Independently.
• Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs.
• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment.
• Participates in shift handover meetings.
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval.
• Conduct on the job coaching of learners SME.
• Presentation on specific plant equipment .
• Conducts IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability.
• Work effectively in a team.
• Play an appropriate main role during emergency situations to get the plant back on line.
• Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues).
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Formal Education

• Grade 12/N3 with Mathematics, English and Physical Science 
• NQF Level 4/5

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Provide continuous input into financial and business decision making at a tactical/operational level, the completion of financial accounting reports and all statutory reporting requirements and the day-to-day execution of financial related activities.
• Provide accurate, timeous information as and when required by the entity's reporting requirements including monthly management reporting, quarterly SARB reporting and assistance in the preparation and timeous submission of annual Financial Statements of the entity.

Key Accountabilities

• Populate monthly financial information in OneStream
• Timeous and accurate completion of monthly reporting
• Ensure the integrity of the GL accounts and the structure of the ledger
• Good understanding of SAP to ensure alignment with management reporting objectives and requirements
• GL reconciliations – perform monthly GL and / or sub ledger reconciliations, reviews and validate GL reconciliations performed by other teams in business unit
• Ensure all GL reconciliations are performed and completed, audit files are delivered for review
• SOX – comply with requirements in terms of controls over financial reporting and general ledger
• Provide the necessary information within the prescribed deadlines to external auditors to ensure audits are seamless and completed timeously
• Audit findings / recommendations are considered and implemented
• Coordination and preparation of 5-year ST and LT Budget, full balance sheet and income statement in OneStream
• Effective statutory reporting execution taking into account group timelines and requirements
• Assist in preparation of stand-alone annual financial statements
• Stakeholder interface management – network with key stakeholders in the group and provide guidance to business unit financial team in terms of compliance to reporting frameworks
• Common understanding and implementation of accounting and issues – first preparer of RPC technical position papers
• Provide inputs into cash flow forecasting process
• Preparation of tax returns (incl. VAT) in conjunction with Group Tax Services
• Quarterly South African Reserve Bank quarterly reports and returns.
• Accurate interpretation and management of intercompany reports for intercompany transactions and balances, including Onestream reporting and liaison with intercompany counter parts where required.
• Management and accuracy of foreign currency translation on balance sheet and income statement transactions including Onestream reporting

Formal Education

• University Bachelor's Degree in a finance or related field

Working Experience

• 6+ relevant years
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Proven technical financial reporting skills

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Purpose of the job

• Sasol is committed to building an inclusive South African Economy. Through the Sasol Foundation Graduate Internship Programme, graduates are offered a two-year workplace experience within Sasol Business Units, aligned to their field of study. This initiative aims to equip young professionals with practical skills, industry exposure, and meaningful career development opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

• A South African citizen
• Between 18 and 29 years of age
• Currently unemployed
• This opportunity is for candidates who reside within Sasol local communities (Secunda, Sasolburg, Ekandustria) and Sasol Retail sites within the 50km radius.

A completed bachelor’s degree in one of the undermentioned fields:

• Digital Marketing/Marketing & Sales
• Data Science/Data Analytics 
• Information Technology 
• Transport & Logistics
• Operations Management/Retail Management/Brand Management
• LLB/Legal & Compliance/Commercial or Property Law
• Human Resources/Industrial Psychology/Industrial Relations 
• Finance/Accounting/Information Systems (incl. CIMA/CFP streams)
• Public Relations Management/Stakeholder Relations
• Development Studies/Project Management
• Brand Communication/Communications
• Business Management/Economics/Business Administration 
• Engineering (Civil or Industrial)
• Property Studies/Real Estate

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Programme:

• Learnerships are learning programmes that require on the job learning supported by structured or institutional learning.
• Learnership opportunities are available in the following field:
• Chemical Plant Operator x 4

Minimum Requirements:
A completed National Senior Certificate or equivalent with a pass in: 

• Technical Mathematics/Mathematics 
• English/Business English 
• Technical/Physical 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

• To provide specialist company secretarial and governance support to a portfolio of entities including employee share ownership trusts, Corporate Social Investment (CSI) trusts, B-BBEE transaction entities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with corporate governance best practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Trusted advisor: Provide directors with professional and independent guidance regarding their duties, responsibilities and any relevant laws affecting the company including trust governance, share schemes, and CSI reporting. Also act as a trusted advisor to the board and management on matters spanning legal compliance, financial reporting, and corporate planning and monitor legislative changes and advise on implications for the portfolio.
• Custodian of corporate governance: Administration of Sasol Khanyisa transaction including input into interim and annual reports, support the implementation and monitoring of B-BBEE transactions and related governance structures and assist in drafting governance reports and submissions for internal and external stakeholders
• Meeting Management: Manage all board, trustee and shareholder meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, compiling and circulating board packs via a online portal, attending meetings and ensuring minutes and resolutions are properly recorded and circulated in a timely manner.
• Regulatory compliance and filings: Ensure statutory compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as the Companies Act, Trust Property Control Act, and B-BBEE Codes as well as industry standards. This includes maintaining entity registers, statutory records, and governance documentation.
• Stakeholder communication: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including trustees, beneficiaries and auditors ensuring transparency and efficient information flow between stakeholders, management and the board
• Director/trustee induction and training: Assist with the induction and training of new directors/trustees and ensuring ongoing development of existing directors/trustees on governance matters.

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law or related field.
• Chartered Secretary (CGISA) or similar governance certification preferred.

Working Experience

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in company secretarial or legal governance roles.
• Experience with trusts and share schemes will be an advantage.

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Purpose of Job

• A Reliability Engineer I will apply Asset Management principles to enable the safe and cost-effective utilisation of assets throughout the life cycle
• This position is in support of SNO: WAM operations area, specifically in the WWU, Solvents and Solidification plants.

Key Accountabilities

• Supply reliability metrics inputs into the RAM studies like MTBF
• Perform inherent risk analysis on equipment through conversion from RBI or facilitated sessions
• Assist with the justification of critical spares holding as well as assessing optimal maintenance interventions through product life-cycle costing (LCC) analysis using the Salvo DST (or similar) software
• Use RBI outcomes for pressure equipment, piping, critical tanks and major hazardous installations (MHI) and through facilitated contact sessions for electrical, instrumentation and rotating equipment to indicate end-of- life and recommend renewal of the equipment
• Equipment Maintenance Strategy (EMS) development and implementation through the application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Perform Risk Based Inspection (RBI) application on pressure vessels, piping, critical tanks and major hazardous installations (MHI)
• Deviation Management (DM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) inclusive of quality reporting of the outcomes and health of the management system
• Apply Reliability Performance Tools & Techniques (RPTT) which relates to the use of SAP or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) functionality and sources of data to be used in reliability, failure and data analysis as well as the reporting of bad actor equipment
• Integrity studies to identify the cause of bad actor equipment and recommend possible solutions to improve performance
• Integrate the outcome of Operate within Agreed Parameter (OWAP) monitoring initiatives by all engineering disciplines in support of managing the risk of equipment failure on operations

Formal Education

• University Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering: B Eng / BSc Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Industrial/ Process
• Post Graduate qualification in Reliability Engineering (wish)

Work Experience

• 3+ years of experience in an engineering field
• Knowledge of reliability engineering
• Knowledge of processing/manufacturing plant operations and maintenance principles
• Good working knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Asset management principles
• Good working knowledge of problem-solving tools

Certification & Professional Membership

• ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (wish)