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Purpose of Job

• Lead and govern the end‑to‑end condition monitoring programme for all rotating equipment, ensuring early fault detection, improved reliability, and optimal asset availability. Provide technical expertise in vibration monitoring, rotating equipment instrumentation, machinery protection systems, anti‑surge control, and overspeed protection.
• Own and manage the OPEX budget, support the rolling CAPEX plan, oversee contractors, and ensure SAP‑based planning, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Reliability Engineering and supervise condition monitoring artisans to drive continuous improvement and safe, cost‑effective performance

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the predictive and proactive maintenance programmes for all rotating equipment.
• Ensure standardisation of condition monitoring processes, techniques, instrumentation, databases, and reporting.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise in rotating equipment instrumentation, including vibration systems and machinery protection platforms.
• Oversee diagnostics and performance of anti‑surge systems and real‑time monitoring technology.
• Ensure proper governance and monitoring of overspeed protection systems as part of equipment trip logic.
• Review and analyse condition monitoring data to identify early‑stage defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for major failures or recurring defects.
• Support commissioning and post‑overhaul verification of rotating equipment, including field balancing and alignment checks.
• Budgeting, CAPEX & Commercial Governance
• Own and manage the OPEX budget for condition monitoring; track budget vs actuals and drive cost control per cost element.
• Contribute to the rolling CAPEX plan, including asset replacement, improvement projects, and technology upgrades.
• Manage inventory and spares strategies for all CM tools, sensors, and instrumentation equipment.
• Oversee service providers, evaluate technical competence, manage contracts, and ensure SLA compliance.
• Implement cost‑effective reliability and maintenance solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Systems, Reporting & Process Control
• Use SAP PM for planning, execution, notifications, work orders, and asset history management.
• Drive the transition to online and real‑time asset health monitoring systems across the complex.
• Manage and govern the oil analysis programme, ensuring standardisation and follow‑up actions.
• Conduct audits on CM execution, reporting, data quality, and follow‑up on non‑conformances.
• People Management & Collaboration
• Supervise and coach condition monitoring artisans, ensuring high-quality work and safe practices.
• Work closely with Reliability Engineers, Mechanical/Instrumentation teams, and Operations to resolve deviations and implement long‑term improvements.
• Provide training, mentorship, and knowledge‑sharing for teams involved in rotating equipment maintenance.
• Build strong relationships with Operations, Maintenance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on equipment health priorities.
• Safety, Risk & Compliance
• Ensure all CM activities comply with SHE requirements, legal standards, and safe work practices.
• Apply risk management principles and maintain risk visibility for critical rotating equipment.

Formal Education

• National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation) with 10+ years relevant experience

OR

• University Bachelor degree with 6+ years relevant experience

OR

• Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering / Business / Management (Preferred)

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Purpose of Job

• A Chemical Plant Operator operates process equipment, systems and processes for a specific plant / unit within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides adequate feedback to Production foreman 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
• Performs standby duties and be called out when required
• Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment
• Participates in PDA’s
• 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
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
• Conduct on the job coaching of new employees
• 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 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English
• NQF Level 4 Chemical Operations or CPO qualification

Working Experience

• 3+ relevant years of experience in plant operations

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Purpose of Job

• A Process Artisan operates process equipment, systems and processes for a specific plant / unit within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct basic first line fault finding
• Carry out all tasks as allocated by Foreman
• Carry out plant inspections and take logs
• Knowledge of Work Management system
• Knowledge of permit to work system
• Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the Foreman and / or SHE rep
• Adhere to all safety regulations and approved work standards
• Prepared to be called out when on standby, depending on plant requirements.
• 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
• 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 online
• Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Formal Education

• Matric or N3 with Pure maths, English and Physical Science
• NQF 2 to 4 Chemical Operations or CPO qualification

Working Experience

• 2+ relevant years of experience
• Experience in plant operations with Panel operation .
   

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Purpose of Job

• The Process Technician (Production) provides technical support to the production area manager and production foremen teams. The process technician works to maintain a healthy balance between fault finding or problem identification, AND driving improvements and implementing solutions. He/She provides inputs and enables the maintenance technicians, area managers, and engineers by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions. Independently implement solutions to optimise production-related systems like PI reports, OWAP management, MOC completion, and progress reporting. The role requires engagement with peers in the broader MPI business unit as well as other business units in Secunda Operations and Tank Farm. The ideal candidate displays energy and a proactive attitude towards driving improvement actions and engagement with others. They perform their duties without needing supervision to deliver and proactively engage with others to improve ideas and solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical input or advice to multidisciplinary teams in production, maintenance, and capital projects (where applicable).
• Track, understand, and resolve OWAP deviations relating to the area of accountability and involve others in the solution development as needed.
• Support the achievement of relevant Work Management and Reliability goals for the area by giving technical design, operating, and improvement inputs into the Work Management process.
• Take the lead to drive completion of relevant MOC’s in the production area and support/enable completion of MOC’s owned by maintenance teams in the production area.
• Take accountability to drive and progress deviation management and tracking on K2 deviation management system
• Build and maintain effective working relationships / partnerships with team and peers to ensure high performance results.
• Perform data capturing, processing, and reporting on the reliability and availability of key assets (steam stations, steam traps, raw gas traps, PSV’s, valves, etc.) and identify areas of concerns/improvement.
• Review effectiveness and optimality of inspection/maintenance strategies and facilitate the changing of strategies where needed to improve the team’s productivity or the asset’s reliability.
• Review operating and commissioning procedures to identify gaps or areas where greater clarity is needed.
• Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly.
• Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills when dealing with colleagues.
• Show curiosity to understand challenges faced by the foremen and artisans and identify optimization opportunities.
• Agree and review personal performance goals and the achievement thereof.
• Build relationships within MPI Yard production and Mechanical teams in order to understand their needs and opportunities.
• Understand and live the company values, vision and goals.
• Develop suitable technical proposals based on practical and theoretical knowledge.
• Actively participate in setting and achieving team targets, due dates, and quality standards
• Manage own work. Plan, organize, control and report own work
• Review compliance against Policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods: application and compliance.
• Improve own skills and knowledge by take ownership of personal improvement and skills development. Apply the learning experience at the workplace.

Formal Education

• Relevant Engineering National Diploma or BTech/Advanced Diploma
• The position will be filled in line with the relevant approved Technician Career Development Framework.

Working Experience

• 5+ relevant years in a technical role
• Technician 2 or Senior technician proficiency will be advantageous

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Purpose of Job

• To lead and manage the end-to-end audit process for hired equipment within the RM: HE (Resource Management: Hired Equipment) department within the defined protocols. This requires verification from scope evaluation (JCE = job cost estimate) through to final payment claim (JCC = job cost completion) approvals, whilst ensuring all Suppliers adhere to the contractual Supply chain (SC) commercial requirements, and HE operational standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct scoping and final payment claim auditing activities on all RM: HE contracted Suppliers’ job scopes and/or payment claims.
• Manage all daily work relating to RM: HE Suppliers scoping and payment claim packs during normal operations and Turnarounds.
• Track and report all scope and payment claims ensuring an effective database of records for RM: HE Hub.
• Ensure accurate verifications and savings, and/or cost avoidance results resulting in RM: HE UVP (unique value proposition).
• Plan and co-ordinate all engagements with stakeholders to ensure contractual alignments are realised and process requirements fulfilled.
• Onboard new Suppliers on the RM: HE required protocols and provide refresher coaching identified with existing Suppliers.
• Ensure 100% adherence to all legal requirements, Ethics and compliance requirements (including Confidentiality undertaking of contract/Supplier information).
• Verify all scoped claims involving the use of R1.00 service masters in line with contracted scope of work, and fair value in line with SC rules and governance.
• Manage additional administrative staff during peak periods (e.g. shutdowns), their functions and reporting abilities for an integrated and overall departmental objective.   
• Deliver analytical insight on rental equipment losses and legacy contract inefficiencies to enable best practices.
• Support reduction of overdue PO’s and overdue committed costs relating to hired equipment rentals.
• Review and provide inputs to sourcing plans, contract amendments, opportunities for leveraging rate schedule spend reduction etc.
• Investigate, implement and track ROAS improvement road-map programs (ARC’s) aimed at realising cost savings through proactive audit initiatives and/or Supplier engagement strategies.
• Executing audit’s, investigations related to Resource Management PtP matters.
• Ensure formal training compliance with focus on personal performance, improvement and skills development.
• Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with Sasol Values.

Formal Education

• Relevant Quantity Surveying Degree
• Lead Quality Auditor certification

Working Experience

• 10+ year’s relevant experience as Quantity Surveyor, or similar role with focus on cost management and contract administration in the Industrial Manufacturing sector
• Code EB driver’s licence
• Proficiency in SAP, with in-depth Procure to Pay processes (specific focus on Supplier JCE’s and JCC’s)

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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 operate basic mechanical /electro-mechanical equipment and machines, and carry out routine tasks following strict, detailed instructions to meet performance targets.

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 Qualification (Mechanical Red Seal)

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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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

• National Senior Certificate or N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science
• Occupational Trade Test Qualification (Instrumentation Red Seal)

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• A Process Artisan operates process equipment, systems and processes for a specific plant / unit within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct basic first line fault finding
• Carry out all tasks as allocated by Foreman
• Carry out plant inspections and take logs
• Knowledge of Work Management system
• Knowledge of permit to work system
• Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the Foreman and / or SHE rep
• Adhere to all safety regulations and approved work standards
• Prepared to be called out when on standby, depending on plant requirements.
• 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
• 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 online
• Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Formal Education

• Matric or N3 with Pure maths, English and Physical Science
• NQF 4 Chemical Operations

Working Experience

• 4+ relevant years of experience
• Experience in plant operations with Panel operation .

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Purpose of job

• To support with the maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. To operate electrical devices and systems, and accurately and efficiently collect field data to ensure optimum productivity. 

Key Accountabilities

• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment;
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams;
• Carries out work according to planning;
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments;
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress;
• Applies and adheres to safety standards and requirements to support safety;
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures;
• Identifies faults by using applicable methods to ensure equipment availability;
• Attends training courses and seminars as per training matrix to improve competency and skills Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader approval;
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines;
• Performs plant inspections, and repairs as required to ensure equipment reliability;
• Provides adequate feedback to customers on work progress Conducts My IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability;
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/upgrades and critical spares are replaced;
• Attends and interacts in toolbox talks to improve plant safety;
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability;
• Spot continuous improvement opportunities in own work area.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths, English &  Science or N3 with Maths & Engineering Science;
• NQF Level 2 Occupational Qualification.

Working Experience

• 1 – 2 years of relevant experience in the field.

Additional Requirement

• Driver’s license Code C1 (old Code 10)

 Competencies

• Self-Mastery;
• Team player;
• Attention to detail;
• Internalised Sasol values;
• Sound judgement skills;
• Communication skills;
• Fault-finding skills;
• Customer orientated;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Prepared to work overtime whenever it is required;
• Self-Discipline;
• Partnership Leadership.

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Purpose of Job

• To ensure that SHE performance is measured, reviewed and reported to assess achievements against SHE objectives and targets.
• To ensure effective SHE audit scheduling, service provider notification and auditor logistics administration.
• To coordinate service provider contract administration (including contract review schedules), monitor invoicing, SLA and payment administration and report thereon.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish business SHE change management and communication plans, with input from change management specialists, to ensure effective implementation of SHE related changes.
• Provide inputs into the Governance, SHE Risk and Assurance strategy. Interpret strategy, formulate plan and manage the execution thereof.
• Identify, initiate and drive SHE change management initiatives across the organisation.
• Design and initiate communications solutions and projects in support of the SHE strategy.
• Collate and prepare SHE communication material ensure that accurate and current business specific information are used.
• Maintain mechanisms and communication platforms for frequent and clear two way communication to ensure that all SHE stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Enable the engagement with external stakeholders, e.g. government departments on SHE legal compliance matters and enquiries.
• Provide effective communication to relevant stakeholders to ensure understanding and alignment to achieve zero harm and sustainability.
• Prepare information for internal SHE communication which includes incident communication/reports, learnings from incidents, reviews and audits, induction, training, SHE alerts, safety moments and regular SHE meetings.
• Coordinate the process for communication of changes to SHE documents.
• Provide SHE content for communication with external communities and authorities by collating accurate and current business specific SHE communication material and keeping records of formal stakeholder consultation, participation and communication.
• Define and determine risk based SHE knowledge, skills and competency levels and learning needs for relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate the management of SHE competencies through the relevant Sasol talent management and Global Learning processes.
• Analyse information and update learning material based on revised SHE risks and controls, as well as learnings from incidents.
• Integrate and incorporate relevant risk control measures into standard operating procedures and training material.
• Analyse and report on business SHE performance and learnings to ensure that effective continuous improvement actions are established and implemented.
• Testing the appropriateness of existing communication channels for the solutions envisaged and developing alternate ones where alignment with targeted audiences and resources is required.
• Analyse Group SHE top risk and business specific risks and facilitate the development of Tier business specific procedures or standard operating procedures to ensure safe, responsible and productive execution of activities during the life cycle of our operations.
• Provide effective communication to relevant stakeholders to ensure understanding and alignment to achieve zero harm and sustainability.
• Enable and sustain high performance and seek opportunities for personal growth monitored through a structured performance contract and development plan.
• Participate in SHE committees and forums and provide input for communication initiatives in collaboration with Corporate SHE, Operations and SBU's.
• Engage with external stakeholders on behalf of a the business in collaboration with PR&A when required and in terms of corporate governance principles.
• IsoMetrix knowledge and skill

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate
• Diploma/ Degree in Safety Management or equivalent

Working Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years