Job Vacancies at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• An Artisan – Instrumentation/Vibration Equipment Mechanician supports production by providing effective equipment maintenance, monitoring and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, and utilizing all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant. 

Key Accountabilities

• Effective maintenance on Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment and software.
• Fault finding on Instrument and Vibration Monitoring equipment.
• Personal Development in trade.
• Implement Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment modifications / upgrades on existing Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment installations.
• Conduct loop checks, alarm and trip checks on Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment.
• Conduct Technical inspections on Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment.
• Ensure continuous equipment availability through effective maintenance and calibration of Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment.
• Ensure safety on area of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for Instrumentation and Vibration monitoring equipment optimization.
• Be an active role player between different disciplines.
• Knowledge of Trip and Alarm systems
• Basic knowledge of DCS, PLC, FSC navigation
• Knowledge of intrinsic safety
• Basic Process Knowledge
• SAP knowledge where applicable
• SHE compliance
• Knowledge of the Work management system
• Knowledge of process safety equipment
• Read and interpret basic drawings.
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of Trip bypass-procedure
• Skill to participate in Root Cause Analysis
• Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems 
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system 
• Understand planning work management system 
• Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline) 
• Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc. 
• Able to apply emergency procedures 
• Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment 
• Hazard identification/task risk assessments 
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments 
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines 
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress 
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams 
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety 
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures 
• Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context 
• Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development 
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval 
• Lead by example (walks the talk) 
• Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency 
• Take the lead in team efforts/tasks 
• Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path) 
• Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction 
• Mentor learners/artisans informally 
• Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability)
• Work effectively in a team 
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability 
• Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress 
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced 
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety

Formal Education

• Grade 12/ N3 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English
• Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate Instrumentation Red Seal (CHIETA/MQA preferred

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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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

• High School / School Diploma or similar

Working Experience

• Experience: 1+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Lead the development, integration, and execution of Sasol’s Mining Strategy across horizons (H1–H3) and value chain, ensuring a fit-for-purpose portfolio that delivers cost, risk, sustainability, and growth outcomes.  
• Accountable for securing long-term coal resource resilience to underpin Sasol’s Secunda and Sasolburg operations through 2050, including resource validation, external supply strategy, portfolio reshaping, and regulatory positioning beyond the current operating asset base. 
• Establish and run a high-performing Mining Project Office (PMO) to drive disciplined strategy execution, capital prioritisation, and enterprise-grade governance. 
• Partner with Mining operations and cross-functional leaders (Finance, Supply Chain, Technical, SHE, Legal, Corporate Affairs) to translate strategic intent into executable programmes that improve productivity, reliability, and long-term competitiveness in the mining context (underground and/or opencast, as applicable).

Key Accountabilities

Strategy Formulation & Portfolio Shaping 

• Lead the end-to-end mining of the future strategy, including market context, resource life planning, value-chain optimisation, productivity uplift, cost-to-serve reduction, and decarbonisation pathways aligned to Group priorities. 
• Operate as a structurally distinct portfolio-shaping function, independent of operational delivery, ensuring objective long-term resource and capital decisions. 
• Build a dynamic, data-led portfolio view (assets, projects, technology bets, capability build) and recommend portfolio moves (scale-up, fix/exit, partnerships, selective M&A/joint ventures) with quantified value cases and risk-adjusted returns. 
• Translate strategy into clear options, stage gates, and decision papers for EVP/GEC governance. 
• Develop and govern third-party coal sourcing strategies. 
• Shape partnership models as required in collaboration with M&A and infrastructure owners. 
• Assess basin diversification opportunities. 

Project Office (PMO) Leadership & Delivery Assurance 

• Lead the Mining PMO with robust standards for programme and project lifecycle (chartering, business cases, benefits tracking, change, risk, schedule/cost control, and reporting). 
• Ensure portfolio-level critical-path management across brownfield improvements and capital projects (including mine development, extension, productivity programmes, reliability/maintenance transformations, and digital enablement). 
• Maintain a single source of truth (SSOT) for milestones, interdependencies, risks, and mitigations; escalate systemic issues early with actionable recovery plans. 

Capital Planning & Value Realisation 

• Drive integrated capital planning and prioritisation; ensure alignment between strategic outcomes, capital allocation, and operating plans. 
• Set benefits realisation targets per initiative; track delivery with Finance and Operations and course correct to protect NPV/IRR and cash outcomes. 

Cross-Functional Partnering & Stakeholder Management 

• Orchestrate collaboration with Operations, Technical/Engineering, Geology/Resource, SHE, Supply Chain, HR/OD, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Affairs to ensure strategies are practicable, compliant, and workforce-ready. 
• Engage constructively with regulators, organised labour, communities, suppliers, and strategic partners in collaboration with Business, as needed for execution readiness. 

Key Accountabilities Continuation
 Risk, Compliance, and Governance 

• Embed robust governance aligned to Sasol frameworks and mining regulatory expectations; ensure transparent decision making, documentation, and auditability. 
• Anticipate and manage strategic, operational, financial, project execution, and ESG risks; ensure safety-first and environmental stewardship in all plans. 
• Shape long-term mining regulatory and social license strategy aligned to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition framework. 
• Integrate carbon exposure modelling into portfolio decisions. 

People Leadership & Capability Build 

• Build a high-calibre strategy and PMO team; set standards for problem-solving, analytics, and delivery excellence. 
• Develop future leaders; foster an inclusive, performance-accountable culture with a strong safety mindset and disciplined execution. 

Insight, Analytics & Digital Enablement 

• Ensure independent technical validation of coal resources, reserve classification integrity, and life-of-mine assumptions across internal and external opportunities. 
• Institutionalise advanced analytics for productivity, cost, and value modelling (e.g., mine planning scenarios, reliability forecasts, cost curves, scenario planning). 
• Champion pragmatic digital and technology adoption that accelerates safety, productivity, and cost performance in mining operations. 

Formal Education

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field)
• A Post- graduation qualification / Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MSc Mining/Engineering) preferred.
• Relevant professional registration or chartership advantageous.

Working Experience

• 12+ relevant years, including 5+ years’ experience in a Senior Management / Leadership role, preferably with extensive project delivery / PMO experience.

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Purpose of Job

• The primary focus is to ensure timeous and accurate execution of approved orders for exports to customers and Sasol Regions globally
• 100% adherence to all legal requirements in shipping, Customs and Excise and Port regulations
• Ensure full compliance with regards to the Zero Rated VAT act with regards to Exchange control and INCO terms employed
• SAP to be utilised 100% for exports, SAP export knowledge required
• Maintain safe working environment by following standards and procedures and complying with all legal/regulatory requirements
• Must have specialist knowledge of incoterms, customs and excise documents, Bills of lading, CTO’s, Rules of Origin and all customs documentation
• Adherence to all planning/shipping schedules.

Key Accountabilities

• Ability to coordinate the total cross border sales order cycle for road and rail exports.  Achieve 100% OTIFWAC on export documents
• Export report risks identified and mitigated
• No missed deliveries, no late export documentation packs
• Executing exports are done in accordance with LC and other credit terms and conditions 100% compliance with LC/Credit guarantees terms and conditions, no exports on acceptance
• Compiling accurate clearing and forwarding documents, monthly feedback reports, no audit findings, no penalties.
• Filing of export documentation, ability to maintain an audit trail with regards to documents, Up-to-date and accurate filing and storage of information
• Delivering of final documents to customers within set time limits. Achieve 100% OTIFWAC count
• Investigation of customer complaints and implementation of corrective actions customer complaints analysis and corrective actions daily.
•  Effective liaison with service providers as well as local and international customers and banking institutions to ensure on time delivery in accordance with credit guarantee guidelines
• Customer service representation:  Aligning new customer orders with customer requirements and specifications, stock alignment, credit releases and follow-up, customer feedback, dissemination of tracking information, customer query resolution and positive outcome for total customer experience.
• Relationship with service providers
• Customer relationship management
• Adhering to all safety, road, rail and export regulations
• No penalties, no findings
• Perform regular data-clean-ups exercises and updates on SAP, regular testing. Clean data and up-to-date information, SAP working according to design

Formal Education

• 4-5 Years Cross Border Export experience
• Specialist Knowledge of SAP Export process and common export practices
• Specialist knowledge on export documents requirements and customs clearance procedures in Africa and BLNE destinations

Working Experience

• Minimum Grade 12
• Certificate in Exports or Clearing and Forwarding would be an advantage

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Purpose of Job

• To support production by providing effective electro-mechanical equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, and utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant, mine and/or equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems.
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system.
• Understand planning work management system.
• Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline).
• Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.
• Able to apply emergency procedures.
• Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment.
• Hazard identification/task risk assessments.
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines.
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress.
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams.
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety.
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.
• Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context.
• Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development.
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval.
• Lead by example (walks the talk).
• Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency.
• Take the lead in team efforts/tasks.
• Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path).
• Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction.
• Mentor learners/artisans informally.
• Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability).
• Work effectively in a team.
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability.
• Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress.
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced.
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) / N3 with Mathematics, Physical / Engineering Science and English /Business English
• Occupational Trade Test - Electro Mechanic Certificate 
• Valid Drivers License 

Working Experience

• Experience: 4+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Appointment as Section 12.1 Mine Environmental and Occupational Hygiene Engineer to promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace and implement, monitor, and review protective and preventive safety measures to ensure safety in the workplace and that people follow health and safety guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure and Control legal compliance in terms of appointment and service level agreement.
• Long Term Planning and Implementation of Ventilation Systems
• Implementation and Management of Occupational Hygiene Monitoring Programme
• Consultation with Line Management and Senior Management
• Consultation with DMRE, Minerals Council and other regulatory bodies.
• Reporting occupational hygiene and ventilation monitoring data, incidents, and illnesses according to regulatory requirements
• Implementation and Management of a Hearing Conservation Programme
• Implementation and Management of Emergency Procedures
• Ensure legal conformance to procedures and standards in terms of Ventilation, Occupational Hygiene, Emergency Preparedness and response, Rescue, First Aid, Fire Prevention and Hazardous Substances
• Daily Supervision and Management of Subordinates.
• Problem identification and recommendation on remedial actions
• Asset, cost control and administrative functions
• Management of Departmental Safety, Create and maintain a positive team environment.

Formal Education

• Relevant University Bachelors Degree/ BTech

Working Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years

Certificates

• Certificate in Mine Environment Control as recognised by the Mine Health and Safety Act (Absolute essential)

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Purpose of Job

• We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst who can turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that improve supply chain performance, planning, and decision‑making.This role sits at the intersection of supply chain operations, analytics, and reporting. You will work closely with supply chain, finance, and business stakeholders to measure performance, support budgeting and forecasting, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels across inbound and outbound supply chains.

Key Accountabilities

Supply Chain Performance & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly executive‑level reports and dashboards, providing clear insights into supply chain performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Measure, analyse, and report on operational supply chain performance.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting through data analysis and reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard reports, dashboards, and KPIs.

Business Insight & Decision Support

• Analyse large datasets to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Translate technical findings into clear insights for non‑technical stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Develop and maintain monitoring methods, controls and work instructions.
• Contribute to and support supply chain improvement initiatives and projects.
• Partner with functional supply chain teams to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Digital teams.
• Build strong working relationships and support data‑driven decision‑making across the organisation.

Formal Education

• University Bachelor's Degree (preference to Business Studies, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Computer Science)

Minimum Experience

• 6+ years’ relevant experience in supply chain analysis, business intelligence or data analytics.
• Solid understanding of supply chain concepts, performance metrics, and financial impacts.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to turn data into clear, business‑focused insights.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data modelling.
• Strong SQL capability, with experience writing complex queries to extract and analyse data.

Hands‑on Power BI experience, including:

• Dashboard and report development
• Data modelling
• Writing and maintaining DAX measures

Working knowledge of data engineering principles, including:

• ETL/ELT concepts
• Data pipelines
• Data quality, transformation, orchestration and integration processes

Experience using Generative AI Chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot to support day‑to‑day analysis, reporting, automation, or documentation.

Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and experience building agents or automations to streamline repetitive tasks and reporting processes.

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Purpose of Job

• STO Maintenance is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Engineering Clerk to provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to four Maintenance Area Managers and their respective Maintenance Foremen. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of maintenance operations, proper documentation control, and compliance with internal processes such as MOC and MOCA. The position also supports the preparation and coordination of RBI, Holistic, and 3rd-party audits.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide daily administrative and logistical support to Maintenance Area Managers and Maintenance Foremen.
• Coordinate meetings: scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and tracking of action items.
• Manage stationery and PPE requests, issuance, inventory tracking, and record keeping for all maintenance personnel.
• Administer MOCA tasks and support the MOC (Management of Change) process, including documentation control and workflow monitoring.
• Manage, update, and safeguard all Maintenance Folders in both digital and physical formats.
• Administer and track maintenance overtime forms, ensuring correct approvals and compliance.
• Support the preparation and documentation required for RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) reviews, Holistic Assessments, and 3rd-party audits.
• Prepare reports, presentations, registers, and other maintenance-related documentation.
• Ensure all documentation meets audit, compliance, and record-keeping standards.
• Liaise with internal departments, contractors, service providers, and inspection teams where required.
• Promote strong safety, quality, and compliance culture in all administrative processes.
• Support and assist other STO administration during leave etc.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 / Matric (administration, technical, or business qualification advantageous).
• 3–5 years’ administrative experience in maintenance, engineering, petrochemical, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of MOC processes (advantageous).
• Experience supporting audits (RBI/Holistic/3rd-party) preferred.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP or similar maintenance/ERP systems advantageous).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams in a fast-paced operational environment.

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Purpose of Job

• Oversees the day-to-day maintenance and repair of dangerous goods vehicle and pool cars to ensure safety, reliability, cost efficiency and compliance with company standards, applicable codes and highly regulated industry practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct daily toolbox talks, including two maintenance operators in Secunda and Waltloo
• Manage a team of Diesel mechanics and service providers (MAN spares storeman tyre service technicians and various other specialized service providers) at three different sites i.e. Alrode, Waltloo and Secunda.
• Manage own and team performance, career path, attendance and overtime management.
• Ensure correct execution of maintenance strategies as per schedule for the day to ensure optimal alignment between legal compliance and optimized fleet utilisation.
• Ensure adherence to work management schedule service providers  service level agreement   
• Support Sasol zero harm and zero noncompliance culture
• Conducts quality assurance on team’s workmanship and job cards.
• Ensure task observations are conducted regularly in order to ensure compliance of team to company procedures and quality standards
• Ensures adherence to MAN self-service agreement terms and conditions.
• Ensure each vehicle has an active tracking device, driver monitor and cameras installed
• Take part in audits and weekly assurances to implement  corrective action and learnings from deviations recommended for system updates.
• Formulation, translation and implementation of business specific transportation management solutions.
• Align with Business Unit Strategies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships through the effective participation of root cause analysis and prompt feedback when incidents occur.  
• Reduction and elimination of process non conformances.
• Continuous improvement of the transportation management processes through analysis of performance, improved integration and collaboration.   Use maintenance input and output measure to identify improvement opportunities and implement.
• Reduction and elimination of breakdowns.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives to improve fleet running costs and reliability.
• Deal with human resistance to change in own area
• Participate in workshop related scope potential deviation analysis (PDA) and risk assessments 
• Take action on first occurrence performance problems, misconduct, disciplinary and grievance cases 
• Facilitate effective Communication up and down from management and also within own and other stakeholder teams
• Participate in selection of staff by being an active member on recruitment panels
• Provide information and assist workshop projects through technical and support functions
• Manage and control costs i.e. Budget control'
• Ensuring conformance to all safety procedures and implementing risk mitigation. 
• Perform standby duties
• Ensure all Mechanics Safety and technical training is up to date, including medicals
• Assist with Safe loading Pass update when fleet inspector is on leave
• Track and update vehicle licensing, fire permits, road worthy certificates and meter calibrations
• Ensure compliance to legal reguirement related to monthly, yearly, 3 yearly and 6 yearly dangerous goods inspections and tests
• Participate in accident claims process
• Update fleet maintenance procedures, policies and TRAs
• Provide input into fleet maintenance budget. 
• Provide input into fleet replacement strategy.

Formal Education

• Grade 12/ Matric with Physical Science & Mathermatics 
• Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate 

Working Experience

• Experience: 6+ years as Diesel Mechanic
• Min 6 months of managerial experience  Wish