Jobs at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Ensure that sound financial management and reporting practices are implemented and applied in the Business Unit. Ensures effective, accurate and timely reporting to internal stakeholders. Participates and provides input in business decision making, financial management of the business unit and also ensure the effective management of the financial people. Support the cost and profit centre managers with financial analysis and intelligence in a proactive and positive/ critical attitude to facilitate decision making as well as to evaluate the effect of decisions made.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Analyse pricing & volume variances compared to budget or forecast. Processes sales documentation and issues invoices. Variances on pricing and volumes reconciled and explained. Accurate cash flow forecasts presented within agreed deadlines. All supporting documentation on hand. Sales recorded and updated on system. Prepare mass balancing and reconciles gains/losses. Prepare pricing, volume and quality variances. Calculate provision for obsolete inventory. Gains/losses recorded and reconciled on a monthly basis. Variances on pricing and volumes reconciled and explained. Inventory performance measured against working capital targets. Value and volume of inventory known and understood. Dead / slow moving stock identified and correctly valued or written off. Present and confirm the accuracy and completeness of SAP data to cost centre owners. Prepare SAP journals to ensure correct cost allocation between GL accounts and cost centre's. Prepare detail cost centre information to enable cost centre owners in preparing and managing their costs/budgets. Prepare monthly analysis of cost centres to identify areas of concern to be addressed by cost centre owners/BU management. Guidance to cost centre owners on financial decisions including scenario analysis to inform business decisions. Prepare and analyses financial information received for budgets and forecasts. Perform variance analysis of expenditure against budget, prior year and forecast. Give guidance to cost centre owners in terms of budget and forecast trends and requirements. Support finance team in preparing BU/value chain results for budget presentations and quarterly BU Exco forecast presentations. Compare budget and forecast information between different areas to determine and establish best practices. Perform biannual impairment reviews for relevant CGU’s. Prepare GMO/monthly forecast for the BU/value chain, and analyse for reasonableness. Maintain SAP structures to align with BU/value chain requirements and make budget changes accordingly. Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly cost reporting of the BU/value chain/area results. Provide detail information regarding price and volume variances to cost centre owners. Evaluate completeness of monthly cost and create provisions were necessary. Prepare monthly reconciliations/schedules for GL accounts under their control. Reconciliation of monthly SAP/HFM and BW/Management reporting results. Tracking of financial and operating results against KPIs to be reported to cost centre owners. Prepare variance analysis of current results against annual budget, prior year and forecasts. Provide continuous training to cost centre owners in terms of cost awareness, optimization and available SAP cost reports. Maintain cost and profit centre structure within SAP to ensure alignment with BU/value chain/area requirements. Maintain WBS and/or internal order structure in alignment with BU/value chain/area requirements. Maintain BW structure to align with BU/value chain/area requirements. Identify HFM improvements and changes required for BU. Prepare data in TM management reporting system. Prepare BU/value chain data in Ten Year Model (FST).

Formal Education

• Grade 12
• University Bacherlor's Degree

Min Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years

Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)

• BC_Optimizes Work Processes
• TC_Financial Analysis
• BC_Business Insight
• TC_Financial Planning and Reporting
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• TC_Financial Accounting
• TC_Compliance Management
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• BC_Decision Quality

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Purpose of Job

• To observe operation of automotive machines and verify conformance to specifications and quality standards to meet production targets.

Recruitment Description / 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
• 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 English, Maths and Physical Science 
• NQF level 4 Diesel Mechanic Trade Test
• Flameproof Certificate
• Gas Testing Certificate

Min Experience

• Experience: 0 - 5+ relevant years

Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)

• TC_Plant Equipment Maintenance
• BC_Customer Focus
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• BC_Ensures Accountability

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Purpose of Job

• To manage the daily operations of the Accounting department and set accounting plans to ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting that is compliant with accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Present and confirm the accuracy and completeness of SAP data. Prepare SAP journals to ensure correct cost allocation between GL account. Prepare detail cost information to enable the managing of the costs/budgets. Prepare monthly analysis of cost centres to identify areas of concern to be addressed. Generate detail monthly cost reports with variance explanations. Custodian of governance in the assigned work area. Evaluate significant contracts for unusual accounting transactions. Track and measure cost saving initiatives. Prepare and analyses financial information received for budgets and forecasts. Perform variance analysis of expenditure against budget, prior year and forecast. Prepare BU/value chain results for budget presentations and quarterly BU Exco forecast presentations. Compare budget and forecast information between different areas to determine and establish best practices. Prepare monthly forecast for the BU /value chain. Maintain SAP structures to align with BU / value chain requirements and make budget changes accordingly. Prepare monthly cost reporting of the BU / value chain / area results. Provide detail information regarding price and volume variances. Evaluate completeness of monthly cost and create provisions & accruals were necessary. Prepare monthly reconciliations/schedules for GL accounts under your control. Reconciliation of monthly SAP and Management reporting results. Tracking of financial and operating results against KPIs to be reported. Prepare variance analysis of current results against annual budget, prior year and forecasts. Prepare and park journals in SAP. Maintain cost and profit centre structure within SAP to ensure alignment with BU/value chain/area requirements. Perform and review GL reconciliations. Prepare and review data in TM1 management reporting system (PVPY, Functional cost, CSR etc). Support Mgr in providing input into OME reporting submissions such as tax schedules, disclosure schedules, reconciliations etc. Support Mgr in providing support to allocated functions on initiatives such as Finance for the Future, Cash conservation initiatives etc. Consolidation of results from various team members. Manage the IVC calculations process. Manage the Recovery model for allocated costs and other function income as relevant.

Formal Education

• Grade 12
• University Bachelor Degree

Min Experience

• Experience: 11+ relevant years

Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)

• TC_Financial Analysis
• TC_Data Collection and Analysis
• TC_Financial Accounting
• TC_Financial Planning and Reporting
• TC_Compliance Management
• LC_Commercial Agility
• LC_Business Ownership
• LC_Drives Innovation
• LC_Customer Centricity
• LC_Collaborative
• LC_Inspirational
• LC_Builds Talent
• LC_Developing Self
• LC_Partnerships
• LC_Delivery Excellence

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Duration: Fixed Term Contract as per Learnership programme

Business Unit

HCA: Group Rewards & Human Capital Solutions

Programme:

Learnerships are learning programmes that require on the job learning supported by structured or institutional learning.

You can take up a learnership in the following fields:

• Mechanical Fitter
• Instrument Mechanic
• Electrician
• Chemical Plant Operator

Minimum Requirements:

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

• Technical Mathematics/Mathematics SG/HG
• English/Business English SG/HG
• Technical/Physical Science SG/HG