• Sasol
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job

To operate Mining related machinery and equipment within designed parameters in order to reduce waste and optimise operating cost.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Apply and maintain safety in a working environment 
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

High School / School Diploma or similar

Min Experience

Experience: 0+ relevant year
 more
  • Secunda
  • Sasol
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job

To set up, operate, or tend basic welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies to provide the foundation for strong infrastructure.

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 Mathematics, Physical Science and English
Boilermaker Trade Certificate 
Welding Trade Test will be advantageous 

Min Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years
 more
  • Secunda
  • Sasol
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job

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

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Planning,... control and management of operations/maintenance activity and ensuring effective execution of operations/maintenance activities 
Ensure maximum task quality and efficiency, and overall effective use of equipment 
Manage and control costs (where allocated budget responsibility is assigned) 
During emergency situations, evaluate the abnormalities and take corrective action as to avoid downtime, equipment damage and/or SHE incidents 
Ensure own team adhere to operational/maintenance procedures and for people and plant 
Ensure maintenance planning is scheduled optimally to maximise production output 
Take action on first occurrence performance problems, misconduct, disciplinary and grievance cases. 
Manage performance of own team and ensure sensitisation to diversity in the workplace 
Enable artisans to achieve competence for career progression. Coaching and technical training of own staff and accountable for practical "declaration of competence" of employees to operate the plant 
Ensures team motivation and team wellness and lives company values and ensures compliance of team to the values 
Facilitate effective Communication up and down from management and also within own and other stakeholder teams 
Participate in selection of staff (for own team) by being an active member on recruitment panels 
Ensure standard operating procedures are applied.
Ensure compliance to PSM (Process Safety Management).
Manage certain start-up and shutdown tasks.
Participate (or conduct on own team) in potential deviation analysis (PDA), root cause analysis (RCA) and risk assessments.
Manage execution of work permit system
Conduct Task Risk Assessments and ensure that team conducts Task Risk Assessments (where applicable).
Ensure compliance to relevant Sasol procedure, policies, legislation and business processes.
Manages behaviour based safety program. Ensure adherence to SHERQ legal standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001) and implement SHERQ processes for own area of responsibility 
Ensure that MOC process is followed, and that modified plant/maintenance procedures are implemented by artisans 
Ensure resources (e.g. raw materials, people) are available on site 
Ensures understanding of customer requirements and ensures product/service meets customer requirements 
Ensure smooth transition of work from own shift to next shift 
Effective interaction with supporting activities e.g. P&SM, technical, engineering. Identifies and supports inter-dependencies (synergies) with own and other departments within the value chain 
Give input into how to improve overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for the plant.
Continuously applies new ideas/work methods to improve results.
Deals with human resistance to change in own area 
Provide information/assist with projects with technical/support functions.
Avail staff for training and development required due to the change initiative.
Ensure implementation of organisational change initiatives within own team

Formal Education/ Requirements

Grade 12/N3 (or equivalent) both with Maths, Science and English/Business English
NQF 4 Trade Test (Valid EM Trade Test Certificate – Qualified EM/Millwright)
Flame proofing and gas testing where applicable
Knowledge of the work management process and implementation thereof (wish)
Understand and use the plant/mine maintenance documentation system, etc job cards, task list notification
Understand failure modes of discipline specific equipment
Computer literate (wish)
Coal Mining Underground experience (Fiery mine experience) is an added advantage

Min Experience

Experience: 8+ relevant years
 more
  • Secunda
  • Sasol
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
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.

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 (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, English & Physical science
Instrument Mechanician Trade Certificate 

Min Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years
 more
  • Secunda
  • Sasol
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job

To coordinate and direct maintenance and repair services for a specific process within a production line, through control panel management and more complex troubleshooting.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

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 Participates in shift handover meetings 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 learners 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

Matric/N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science
Mechanical Occupational Trade Certificate

Min Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years
 more
  • Secunda
  • Sasol
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job

To validate correct design methodology and parameters in excavation design and to support overall mine design, to ascertain coal mines stability of Sasol Group mining in line with mine health and safety act.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Provides expert advice on Operational and Long Term balance regarding safety, cost and production (3) 
No failures of... excavations 
Create systems (e.g. ground management standard, equipment retrieval standard, mine stability and layout, etc.) which embed safe practices as a natural way of doing things (2) 
Training and enabling functional specialists as well as operating personnel to understand rock mass risks and lead indicators 
Distil complicated concepts into simple, visible, practical training material 
Ensures Long Term stability of critical capital structures and environmentally sensitive areas (1) by the selection of appropriate excavation and pillar design parameters in consideration of the local geological and geotechnical environment 
Identify, develop and introduce best practices regarding mine design/pillar design, mining methods, support design and monitoring methods, tools and equipment (4) 
Remain competitive compared to our competitors 
Solutions established and embedded in the long term 
Prime responsibility for annual Rock Engineering budget and significant secondary impact on mining cost, production rate-and cost and reserve utilization 
Delivery against budget and reporting calendar vs target 
Working capital & cash position vs target, cash flow vs forecast 
Price and TCO performance vs index and benchmarks 
Overall accountability for strategy to strive towards best in class safety performance and continuous improvement of key safety metrics to maintain license to operate 

Formal Education

University Bachelors Degree

Min Experience

Experience: 8+ relevant years
 more
  • Secunda
  • Sasol
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
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.

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 (defi ned 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
 more
  • Secunda
  • Sasol
  • South Africa, Free State
Purpose of Job

A Reliability Engineer I will apply Asset Management principles to enable the safe and cost-effective utilisation of assets throughout their life cycle in the Sasol Sasolburg Operations  areas.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities
Business Results: 

Analyse reliability metrics, and utilise competencies as a reliability engineer to drive continuous improvement... within the business Perform inherent risk analysis on equipment and utilise outcomes of reliability studies to inform maintenance and capital decisions within the business Assist with the justification of critical spares holding, and assess optimal maintenance interventions through product life-cycle costing (LCC) analysis using the Salvo DST (or similar) software Use Risk Based Inspection (RBI) outcomes for pressure equipment, critical tanks, and major hazardous installations (MHI) and through facilitated contact sessions for electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and rotating equipment, to indicate at risk and end-of-life equipment, in order to inform renewal or repair decisions of equipment Develop Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS) and implement through the application of Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Perform Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and lead the review as facilitator on pressure vessels, critical tanks, and major hazardous installations (MHI) Perform a facilitator and reporting role in Deviation Management (DM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Utilise SAP or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) functionality and related sources of data to be used in reliability, failure, and data analysis as well as the reporting of bad actor equipment Perform 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

Leadership and Values: 

Apply the asset management process model (operations core processes) in the relevant operations department Effectively and efficiently utilize best engineering practice 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 as they relate to the asset management model Be the custodian of practices and contribute to continuous improvement of the reliability business processes, procedures, work instructions and systems in the relevant operation department

Relationships,Teamwork and Collaboration: 

Ensure that processes governed by reliability engineering are understood by all role players in the relevant operating department Support personnel in the operations departments to obtain the necessary competence in reliability practices through training, facilitation and coaching Contribute to the prioritisation of improvement activities and projects within the operations departments based on OEE improvements Track the health of reliability governance processes in operations departments and influence proper application of such governance
Ensure reliability metrics are established, optimised and the trends reported on to drive the continuous improvement of sustainable operations and optimal utilisation of systems Identify digitalisation opportunities within current environment and partner with stakeholders in the business to deliver improvements to current reporting Track and report on critical next steps from incident investigations of significant operations impact Provide coverage as requested by the Senior Manager Reliability, based on business need, for specialist investigations and/ or studies in other areas across Sasolburg Operations.

Formal Education

University Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Post grad qualification or other formal training in Reliability Engineering (wish)

Min Experience

3 years of experience (minimum) in an engineering field
Knowledge of reliability engineering
Knowledge of processing/manufacturing plant operations and maintenance principles
Good working knowledge of SAP
Knowledge of Asset management principles
Good working knowledge of problem-solving tools
Experience in a chemical plant environment (Wish)
Experience in RBI and RBI facilitator (Wish

Certification

ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (wish)
 more
  • Sasolburg
  • Sasol
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job

To manage the implementation of exploration processes and activities related to the Geology and Rights and Properties fields to secure successful mines and projects.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Ensure modelling and database software is fit for purpose and provide guidance and training to other users.
Manage the integration of qualities from the... laboratory into the database and ensure the accuracy thereof
Thorough understanding of geological software and modelling principles
Manage the annual geological modelling process for Sasol Mining
In depth knowledge of coal qualities including washability
Provide a holistic overview of weekly coal qualities and geological conditions to customers
Ability to log and sample boreholes to the required standard
Create, clarify, embed and enforce geological standards
Identify, share and embed best practices and new technologies
Effective communication and presentation skills
Coaching and mentoring of junior geologists and EIT’s

Formal Education

BSC (Hons) Geology 

Min Experience

Experience: 10+ relevant years
 more
  • Secunda
  • Sasol
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job

To test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in business/operational cluster plants or laboratories to maintain them in the best possible condition.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Ensure that work standards are met according to quality, quantity and due dates. 
Company values and goals... supported and lived. 
Achieving delivery targets e.g. tons, products, services; BU and Discipline Specific. 
Ensures that self and team meet targets, due dates and quality standards. 
Responsible to ensure that the MOC procedure is adhered to for all changes. 
Support Asset Management philosophy. 
The co-ordination of the execution of maintenance strategies. 
Ensure that work standards are met according to quality standards & compliance. 
Assist with RBI studies and the Maintenance strategy process to enhance equipment reliability. 
Optimizes and control resources effectively. 
Perform all tasks cost consciously. 
Independently gather information and data accumulation. 
Awareness, focus and control of cost / budget. 
Independently gather information and data accumulation. 
Achieve safety and risk objectives. 
Apply safety in all practices, specifically project planning and execution. 
Understand the company vision and values. 
Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with the Sasol Values. 
Improve own skills and knowledge. 
Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development. 
Ensure that personal development plan is completed, implemented and tracked. 
Apply the learning experience at the workplace management and values. 
Agree and review personal performance goals and the achievement thereof. 
Set and work towards own performance targets and goals as per personal performance agreement. 
Update performance goals and performance agreement regularly. 
Ensure work is completed as planned. 
Manage own work planning and delivery according to targets. 
Review compliance and follow up against the standards and objectives. 
Adheres to standard procedures and practices with guidance. 
Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly. 
Develop suitable technical proposals based on practical and theoretical knowledge. 
Build customer relationships in order to understand their needs. 
Demonstrates good understanding of customer needs. 
Project a positive image of the department. 
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 listening and communication skills when dealing with colleagues. 
Improve present way of doing work by continuously asking questions. 
Identify optimization opportunities. 
Share and implement new ideas regarding work.

Formal Education

Matric/N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science
Electrical National Diploma

Min Experience

Experience: 5+ relevant years
 more
  • Secunda