Vacant Jobs at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To execute the optimal balancing of the requirements and demand dynamics for a portfolio of Paraffins and Medium Wax products, through working with key planning, production, marketing, sales and logistics stakeholders.
• To consolidate on demand requirements, manage inventory levels against set target levels and create stock transfer orders as per the sales and operations plan.
• To develop the transport and storage capacity requirements in the Sales and Operations planning process.
• To oversee shorter term scheduling related interactions.

Key Accountabilities

• Create stock movement requirements orders to enable the fulfilment of orders.
• Adhere to planning in line with internal control systems and business practices.  Deliver against the demand requirements.               
• Assess transport and storage capacity requirements and adjust plans to ensure appropriate inventories exist while meeting customer service level, supply reliability, governance, risk and regulations .                
• Develop scenarios and strategies to address capacity shortages and perform business analysis to minimize risks and maximize available capacity.
• Recommend on Target levels to Planning & Optimisation.                
• Provide relevant input to the DRP Manager for the development of a business case for the acquisition of new assets. Provide input to appraise relevant operating results.
• Manage risk associated with all inventory related activities within area of responsibility.   
• Execute inventory transactions for the Catalyst material stored in Eurasia.

Formal Education

• Relevant Diploma / Degree i.e. B.Com or equivalent qualification

Working Experience

• 3-4 years Supply Chain Planning experience  

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Purpose of Job

• To execute the optimal balancing of the requirements and demand dynamics for a portfolio of products, through working with key planning, production, marketing, sales and logistics stakeholders. To consolidate on demand requirements, manage inventory levels against set target levels and create stock transfer orders as per the sales and operations plan.
•  To develop the transport and storage capacity requirements in the Sales and Operations planning process. To oversee shorter term scheduling related interactions.

Key Accountabilities

• Create stock movement requirements orders to enable the fulfilment of orders
• Adhere to planning in line with internal control systems and business practices. Deliver against the demand requirements
• Assess transport and storage capacity requirements and adjust plans to ensure appropriate inventories exist while meeting customer service level, supply reliability, governance, risk and regulations
• Develop scenarios and strategies to address capacity shortages and perform business analysis to minimize risks and maximize available capacity.
• Recommend on Target levels to Planning & Optimisation
• Provide relevant input to the DRP Manager for the development of a business case for the acquisition of new assets. Provide input to appraise relevant operating results
• Give input, translate and implement Base Chemicals Supply Chain strategy (Primary)
• Manage risk associated with all inventory related activities within area of responsibility
• Inventory management admin on month end stock reports.
• Inventory reporting coordination on housekeeping.

Formal Education

• Appropriate Diploma / Degree i.e. B.Com, B.Sc. (Eng.) or equivalent qualification (Preferred)

Min Experience

• 3-4 years Supply Chain Planning experience  

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Purpose of Job

• To supervise and analyse the optimal balancing of the demand requirements and dynamics for the Base Chemicals portfolio of products, through working with key P&O, production, marketing, sales and logistics stakeholders.
• To translate the sales & operations plans input into operations schedules to direct the execution of the sales & operations plan as well as analyse capacity challenges in order to influence key decision-making stakeholders.
• Scrutinize/ Analyse Operations schedules, include aligning with refinery plans and activities, to pro-actively identify threats and opportunities in the DRP environment.
• To oversee shorter-term scheduling related interactions and enable DRP coordination systems to streamline job execution.
• The role also supervises and analyses the planning and execution of all stock transfer orders to ensure that inventory is kept at healthy levels at all depots to enable fulfilment of customer demand whilst maintaining working capital at optimal levels.
• The screening, prioritization, and recommendation of optimization opportunities for further development.
• This includes capital and non-capital opportunities / solutions, and covers factors impacting the full Profit & Loss statement and investments decisions on the Base Chemicals SBU value chains.

Key Accountabilities

Business Results Core Elements of Job

• Support the translation and execution of S&OP plans taking into account SC capacities and constraints by means of accurate analysis, tools and techniques.
• Initiate and drive the execution of techno-economic analyses for the Base Chemicals Supply Chains in order to improve business results through optimal utilisation of business value drivers
• Participate in overall supply chain as well as Central, SBU and Hub optimisation discussions to ensure that Group and Value Chain perspectives are considered.
• Give input, translate and implement Base Chemicals Supply Chain strategy (Primary)
• Manage risk associated with all inventory related activities within area of responsibility
• Supervise and support the translation and execution of long term and short-term plans to ensure that sales demand is adequately fulfilled
• Supply Chain Unit Distribution Cost tracking and reporting
• Manage optimal inventory levels at all Base Chemical owned, JV's and 3rd party depots
• Create and maintain distribution planning tools and platforms for inter-hub or inter-plant transfers
• Support Planning as well as Excise and Catalyst Inventory activities when required due to resource constraints.

 Leadership and Values 

• Supervise all DRP activities effectively and also ensure that the team members have the required skills to execute their activities especially when new dashboards and tools get developed.
• Provide leadership role in management of multi-module logistics providers. Drive the integration processes that impact the DRP role to ensure alignment is established and maintained. Comply with safety regulations in line to Sasol’s best practice. Lead by example through demonstrating and living the Sasol critical behaviours. Support changes and continuous improvements initiatives such as the embedding of DDMRP plans/tools and principles within the supply chain and P&O environment 

Relationships, Teamwork and Collaboration 

• Maintain meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain proactive engagements with value stream stakeholders to enable effective delivery for DRP role Ensure the DRP role is executed in line with the base chemical’s operations strategy. Ensure effective role representation by attending relevant meetings and discussions. To manage and maintain sound working relations with Stakeholders Focus on risk, Key Undesirable Events and critical controls through visible leadership by visiting sites and through walkabouts. Re-instate quarterly coastal site alignment meetings, in order to build relationships with execution stakeholders."

Formal Education

• University Bachelor’s Degree:
• Engineering: Industrial
• Supply Chain

Working Experience

• Typically 4 years relevant experience     
• Certification & Professional Membership

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Purpose of Job

• Provide Technical support by the independent formulation of a technical approach, data assimilation, assessment, interpretation and contextualization in a highly complex process environment with Honeywell DCS control systems and applications.

Key Accountabilities

• Have knowledge of the following Honeywell control systems:
•  TDC2000 • TDC3000
• Experion
• Problem solving related to a BU and impacting the value chain.
• Improve technology application and integration between systems.
• Application, adherence and compliance of legal requirements, policies, practices, standards, procedures, guidelines and methods.
• Monitor performance of implemented solutions.
• Ensure quality analysis, problem solving and decision making.
• Deliver expert solutions to meet changing business and work requirements.
• Extract, capture and disseminate within knowledge management standards.
• Investigate and implement recommendations given on programmes and systems to create competitive advantage.
• Take corrective action, when necessary, with maintenance projects.
•  Independent formulation of technical approaches.
• Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement and skills development.
• Support and live the Sasol vision & values through the Aspirational Culture initiative.
• Act as coach and mentor within team.
• Build and maintain expert network and relationships e.g. customers, suppliers and specialist bodies.
• Communicate best practices, technical reports and positions statements with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Expertise transfer share expertise and develop others.

Formal Education

• Engineering National Diploma (instrumentation / light current)

Working Experience

• Experience: 10+ 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
• 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 if required
•  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.
• Co-ordinate maintenance activities and G/O’s
• Support technician and foreman daily activities

Formal Education

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science
• CHIETA NQF Level 4 Chemical Operations

Working Experience

• Minimum of 5-year experience as a Process Controller/Process artisan/Technician in a Petro Chemical environment (MUST).
• Experience in a production environment (MUST )
• Acting as a production Foreman or maintenance co-ordinator (wish)

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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 Eduction

• Matric / Grade 12

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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 Eduction

• Matric / Grade 12

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Purpose of Job

• Identifies learning needs, determines methodologies to be used, develops learning materials and facilitates the training and assessments of the workforce / learners according to the legal requirements of the Business / Area of responsibility.
• Specific Work Outputs (key performance areas):
• Compliance to ISO standards
• Apply compliance of learning technologies to relevant quality assurance standards in accordance with legal requirements

Key Accountabilities

• Conducting a skills gap analysis through identifying and assessing current versus required knowledge and skill and proposing gap closing interventions.
• Assessing the target population profiles for learning requirements as well as learning intervention details in order to determine whether the invention needs to be developed
• Support the Line Manager to evaluate competence and identify gaps by using the standard competency and proficiency criteria as a guide
• Conduct NQF assessments of the employees in the plant;
• Facilitates the process in delivering learning interventions through a variety of learning methodologies
• Facilitate formal and on-the-job learning
• Develop structured fit for purpose Learning Plans aligned to 70:20:10 principles together with the employee, SME and/or Line Manager • Assist specific area in developing gap-closing strategies & assessing competence • Coordinate the revision and updating of learning material as needed
• Develops and coordinates skills development interventions
• Confirm successful completion of learning interventions and perform workplace assessment
• Update employee learning records and load onto the learning management system
• Track and monitor progress against agreed Learning Plans
• Investigate deviations from Learning Plans and agree on remedial action plan with Line Managers and employees
• Support the Line with the competency declaration process
• Provide learning feedback to relevant stakeholders
• Ensures adherence to and implementation of the Sasol learning guidelines and frameworks e.g. policies, processes and legislation.

This includes the following:

• Participate in TRA reviews, PDA's, HAZOP's and MOC's;
• Governs the use of learning technologies
• Monitor the effectiveness of learning technologies systems and consider the ROI
• Provide information and advice regarding skills development and related issues;
• Monitor progress on workplace skills plan
• Develops annual learning plan and ensures delivery against the plan;
• Develops and maintains area monthly learning progress report
• Support line with the updating of standard operating procedures (SOP) & training modules

Formal Education

• Grade 12/ N3 with Math's, Science and English
• Relevant Occupational NQF level 4
• Certificate in ETDP (Wish)
• A diploma or similar qualification in training will be an advantage
• Qualified NQF level 4 Constituent Assessor (Wish)

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Ensure integrity of General Ledger and Trial Balance to enable accurate and timely reporting on a monthly basis.

Key Accountabilities

• Review all capital applications for governance (eg signatures, possible scrappings, maintenance vs capex) during monthly Internal Assurance Review meeting with BD.
• Settlements & balancing;
• Capitalise/ scrap/ dispose/ transfer of assets/projects - all via Service Now/ Zenzele to SAP (Exceptions treated as per standardised governed process)
• Project follow ups;
• Procedures - work steps: update and create where applicable;
• Attend to all queries and adhoc requests on projects and assets;
• Attend Capital Review Committee (CRC) meetings with senior accountant;
• Interest capitalisation assets verification: main asset movement to be captured on interest capitalisation asset;
• Capital allocation process via Service Now/ Zenzele- support initiator;
• Maintain SAP master data (eg change in Cost Codes, Descriptions, RCP number);
• Execute all responsible internal controls per identified list;
• Update SAP cash flow Forecast and budget
• Replacement values- reconciliation SGS register vs. P&E asset register;
• Insurance Values - perform annual exercise on additions & scrappings;
• Provide lists of projects reaching RFO for tax allowance claim in area of responsibility;
• Create new projects for budget and upload budgets: P&E;
• Process HYE/YE Capital accruals journal and assist with OME follow up and sign off;
• Trigger asset verification process for areas of responsibility via Service Now/ Zenzele;
• Continuous follow up on asset verification status updates via Service Now/ Zenzele;
• Prepare overs and unders during statutory reporting periods for areas of responsibility;
• Compile Capital Commitments P&E

Formal Education

• University Bachelor's Degree

Min Experience

• 4+ relevant years

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Purpose of Job

• Actively lead & manage the projects and fixed asset accounting and related activities of SA Chemicals to ensure effective, accurate, and timely reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the integrity of all capital & fixed assets accounting and financial reporting for capital projects and fixed assets SA Chemicals (budget, forecast and actuals).
• Ensure projects & fixed assets tax management.
• Ensure compliance to company projects & fixed asset policies, accounting standards and adherence to all governance requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Effectively lead and manage the SA Chemicals Fixed asset & projects accounting team and related activities of SA Chemicals.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of information on fixed assets and projects to enable decision making.
• Ensure accurate Group and SSA Interest Capitalisation that relates to Sasolburg Operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely inputs into the integrated value chain (IVC) impairment process for Sasolburg Operations areas.
• Guide, evaluation, control, and reporting of all financial fixed asset and projects for SA Chemicals (monthly, forecast, budget and statutory period ends).
• Ensure monthly project follow up & timely capitalisation of projects that reached beneficial operations.
• Ensure proper governance within area of responsibility (SOX, internal controls, adherence to policies and procedures and international financial reporting standards (IFRS))
• Review and approve SA Chemicals journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Attend monthly Capital Steering Committee (CSC).
• Verify that operating costs of projects are not capitalised.
• Examine accuracy of tax keys and classifying tax allowances into categories (e.g. R&D, wear and tear).
• Coordinate verifications of SA Chemicals asset every two years and confirm that results are processed in assets registers.
• Inspect and manage assets with zero value that are still in use, in collaboration with operations managers.
• Liaison with Sasol Insurance Services and updating of net replacement values (NRV) of assets.
• Scrutinise the accuracy of data used for rolling capital plans.
• Analyse & report monthly forecasted rolling project cashflows for SA Chemicals.
• Resolve queries of operations managers, business development and management accountants.
• Review and sign-off on SA Chemicals capital commitments.
• Review Quarterly reconciliation of Precious metals and tax recon: Sasolburg and SCO
• Manage team performance and development formally and informally based on standard practices in use across Sasol Group.
• Identify and activate learning as required based on individual and collective needs.

Formal Education

• Completed B.Com / BTech Accounting with 8 years relevant experience and articles

Min Experience

• 9+ relevant years
• Experience in the projects and assets accounting environment (operational ideal).

Certification

• CA(SA) will be advantageous