Jobs at Sasol

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.

Recruitment Description / 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

• High School / School Diploma or similar in School - Grade 12

Added qualification

• Mine Overseer (Advantage)

Min Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years
• Professional Membership

Certifications

• C_Blasting Certificate (Underground)

Deadline:17th July,2025

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Purpose of Job

• To monitor and control assigned machinery to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• To troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance routines to ensure business continuity.

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

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science
• Occupational Trade Certificate (Red Seal)
• Driver's licence

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

Deadline:22nd July,2025

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Purpose of Job

• A Senior Reliability Engineer will apply Asset Management principles to enable the safe and cost-effective utilisation of assets throughout life cycle.
• Asset Management is inclusive of maintenance (ensure equipment is safe, available and reliable to perform its function) and production (ensure safe and effective utilisation of equipment) management

Key Accountabilities

• Supply reliability metrics inputs into the RAM studies
• Perform inherent risk analysis on equipment through conversion from RBI and facilitated sessions, using PCMS.
• 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 and piping and through facilitated contact sessions for electrical, instrumentation and rotating equipment to indicate end of live and recommend renewal of the equipment
• Equipment Maintenance Strategy (EMS) development and implementation through the application of Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Risk Based Inspection (RBI) application on pressure vessels and piping
• Deviation Management (DM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) inclusive of quality reporting of the outcomes and health of the management system
• Reliability Performance Tools & Techniques (RPTT) which relates to the use of SAP (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
• Apply the asset management process model (operations core processes) in the relevant operation department
• Effectively and efficiently utilize engineering practices in the relevant operation department
• Issue reliability engineering reports (reviews) at agreed intervals after thorough analysis (utilising various data sources) that gives clear guidance on focus areas for the improvement of plant reliability
• Identify improvement opportunities that will help ensure that reliability engineering processes are effective and efficient and relates to the asset management model • Be the custodian of reliability business processes, procedures, work instructions and practices in the relevant operation department
• Help to ensure that processes governed by reliability engineering are understood by all role players in the relevant operating department
• Support the relevant personnel in the operations departments to obtain the necessary competence in reliability practices through training, facilitation and coaching
• Play an important role in the prioritisation of improvement activities and projects within the operations departments based on the benefits of OEE improvements
• Track the health of reliability governance processes in operations departments and influence proper application of such governance
• Help to ensure that reliability metrics are established, optimised and the trends reported on to drive the continuous improvement of sustainable operations
• Track and report on critical next steps from incident investigations of significant operations impact

Working Experience

• Experience: 8+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Provide technical support to managers and engineers with respect to practical application of technical solutions. Manage resource allocation and indicate timeously resourcing needs towards the execution of projects and support to operations.
• Responsible for developing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery and processes. This will guide colleagues in the instrumentation & control and production fraternities to ensure plant availability and efficient operation.

Key Accountabilities

• Broad base of instrumentation and control engineering knowledge.
• Ensure proper maintenance and improvement of all DCS applications in area of responsibility and by giving input to the maintenance, improvement strategies and philosophies.
• Manage interface with all stakeholders in control environment. • Ensure correct level of representation of control engineering on projects. • Ensure correct support with implementation of new control hardware and software.
• Ensure correct governance and support on all projects past gate 4-6 (HAZOP, LOPA and SIL reviews, MFD reviews, FAT & SAT, Loop checks, commissioning support)
• Experience on the following Technologies
• TDC2000
• TDC3000
• Experion
• Knowledge on:
• Profibus
• Ethernet based networks
• ESD’s
• Optimizes and control resources cost effectively within budget.
• Adhere to all safety standards & procedures.
• Application, adherence and compliance of policies, practices, standards, procedures, guidelines and methods.
• Regularly review compliance and follow-up against objectives and standards.
• Ensure performance and quality of internal capabilities.
• Adhere to quality control of delivered services.
• Identified and rectify deviations to guidelines and standards.
• Adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in own work area.
• Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with the Sasol Values.
• Apply the learning experience at the workplace.
• Manage own work planning and delivery according to targets.
• Application and compliance of Policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods.
• Regularly review compliance and follow-up against objectives and standards.
• Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly.
• Develop suitable technical proposals based on practical and theoretical knowledge.
• Serve stakeholders through quality information, service solutions and value creation.
• Commit to learning and continuous improvement.
• Identify and optimise opportunities for improvement.
• Build customers (internal/ external) relationships in order to understand their needs.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.
• Build effective partnerships with team to ensure high performance.
• Provide technical input or advice to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Apply a collaborative and consultative approach which consistently meet business needs.
• Identify optimization opportunities.
• Share and implement new ideas regarding work.
• Responsibility for personal improvement and skills development.
• Ensure that personal development plan is completed, implemented and tracked.
• Set and work towards own performance targets and goals as per personal performance plan.
• Plan, organize, control and report own work.

Formal Education

• BTech or Advanced Diploma (Electronic / Control / Process Instrumentation)

Working Experience

• Experience: 8+ relevant years

Certification and Professional Membership

• Professional Engineering Technologist (ECSA) – strong wish

Deadline:15th July,2025

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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

Deadline:21st July,2025

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Purpose of Job

• Utilise advanced levels of experience in Mechanical engineering to manage and / or execute the design, engineering, development, repair and/ or modification of mechanical equipment and plant.
• Knowledge on established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Capture and document best practices
• Utilise mechanical engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) in all maintenance repair and project activities
• Update mechanical engineering systems, tools, specifications and standards
• Utilise current mechanical engineering business processes, identify weaknesses and advise on corrective actions
• Develop fit for purpose technical solutions to restore pressure equipment integrity of aging plant
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, maintenance, projects and external technical community
• Perform detailed calculations to code requirements for new or service damaged equipment repairs, modifications and life extension studies
• Capture lessons learned in specifications, works instructions and procedures to ensure continuous improvement
• Support project execution strategies including design reviews, contracting and selection of suppliers
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements
• Provide inputs during the execution of the deviation management process
• Identify deviations from legal and specification requirements and develop corrective actions/solutions
• Contribute to project success by adherence to cost, schedule and quality targets for project scope
• Ensure timely response to changes/technical queries • Ensure all requirements for project execution are met
• Ensure that designs comply with requirements governing repairs and new fabrications
• Compile and review material data sheets to ensure compliance to equipment service requirements
• Compile mechanical engineering related concessions
• Close registered MOC's
• Proficient knowledge in defined fields of mechanical engineering
• Demonstrate empowered accountability
• Drive own performance and PDP
• Coach Engineer Is and EITs
• Provide inputs to budgets, forecasts and changes
• Develop and present technical training material for team
• Support departmental safety initiatives
• Oversee the management of external service providers
• Maintain good stakeholder relations
• Build good internal and external networks
• Operate successfully in a diverse (culture, roles, positions etc.) work environment
• Contribute to Community of practices (COPs)
• Develop and embed influencing, negotiation and emotional intelligence skills

Working Experience

• Experience: 5+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• To participate in research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of mechanical / electro-mechanical equipment, components, or systems that conform to organisational and/or regulatory standards in order to meet customers needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Identify, select, and adopt Group mechanical engineering technology to safely and efficiently meet production targets.
• Deliver integrated and in-time discipline specific mechanical engineering technical support as required.
• Provide short-term, intermediate, and long-term quality mechanical engineering technical solutions.
• Secure sound problem definition and disciplined governance of technical delivery on long-term development projects.
• Establish specialised mechanical engineering capabilities and networks to enable optimal technical solutions.
• Manage interfaces between other engineering disciplines, maintenance, projects, and external technical community to guarantee the provision of quality service delivery and benchmarking.
• Influence business decisions to avoid violation of operating and design limits.
• Confirm the mitigation of short-term risks resulting from to infrastructure redundancy and compromised functional safety.
• Understand the root cause of problems and drive ownership of solution development where mechanical engineering solutions are required.
• Influence the asset management strategy for the functional infrastructure.
• Support in implementing maintenance strategies and technically advanced installation.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on mechanical engineering best practices.
• Devise and modify life extension strategies through engineer out opportunities, improved maintenance practices, refurbishment, and renewal.
• Formulate functional engineering standards and processes to govern all mechanical engineering work.
• Provide and take ownership of the technical input into standard, systems, and equipment renewals as well as commercial processes.
• Run the quality management of mechanical engineering solutions for all projects and confirm delivery on technical intent.
• Manage the technical gate keeping, provide valuable input when and as needed, and participate in stage gate reviews.
• Design and implement solutions for complex repairs and fabrications.
• Deliver expert mechanical engineering support when required to other Sasol Group BUs.
• Interpret codes and standards and advise/sign-off on contingencies for deviation.
• Control deviations in all mechanical engineering activities and report to management.
• Monitor costs of third parties in alignment with set budget.
• Give reliable and structured inputs into renewal, SPP, and capital budgets.
• Contribute to the creation and adoption of the project execution plan with respect to mechanical engineering.
• Participate in devising and tracking team metrics and goals to achieve quality outcomes.
• Manage Sasol Group interfaces with EC/CC to assure delivery on specific portfolio.
• 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 relevant internal and external stakeholders to enable the provision of exceptional mechanical engineering operations.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge.
• Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree Mechanical Engineering

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Process Artisan oversee and manage the full production process of a manufacturing plant or other industrial facility. They monitor equipment to ensure the quality, efficiency and safety of the plant. They are also responsible for the safe operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting of the facility’s equipment and instruments. Process Operators are skilled professionals who often work as part of a team and provide leadership.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct basic first line fault finding
• Applies Standard Operating Procedures
• Understand equipment failure modes and defect identification and reporting
• Demonstrate understanding of how equipment functions
• Quality assurance of the product
• Carry out all tasks as allocated by shift leader
• Carry out plant inspections and take logs
• Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the SPC, Process Artisan and / or Foreman
• Sampling as per schedules.
• Maintain required housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and approved work standards
• Practice good housekeeping at all times
• Comply with all legal requirements
• Must be prepared to work shifts
• Prepared to do uncomfortable and dirty work at times
• Prepared to change shift on short notice
• Prepared to be called out sometimes when on weekend off, depending on plant requirements.  

Formal Education

• Grade 12 (with Maths, Physical Science & English)

NQF level 4

• Drivers’ license (Code 8 or 10)

Working Experience

• Minimum of 1+ years experience  at a Petro Chemical environment.

Deadline:21st July,2025