Sasol

Junior Chemical Plant Operator x2

Sasol  •  Secunda, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Requisition ID

13362

Closing Date

16 November 2026

OME

MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

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

Key Accountabilities

Technical Accountabilities

Effective Plant Operation:

  • Comply with all standard operating procedures applicable to the site operations

Participate in maintenance activities:

  • Decommissioning of plant equipment for maintenance activities
  • Commissioning of plant equipment after maintenance activities
  • Process risk monitoring (Standby)
  • Safe making of equipment - Touch and Tag (identification of equipment) & lock out, drain etc
  • Gas testing (confined space entries/hot work)

Conduct basic asset care:

  • housekeeping, plant cleaning

Routine plant specific sampling & Sample analysis practices:

  • Liquid sample taking on the ground level and at Height (On top of the Tank)
  • Specialised sample taking where applicable
  • Correct identification & labelling of samples
  • Correct use of sample analysis equipment and interpret laboratory results

Conduct routine inspections:

  • Plant readings
  • Plant inspections (Identify and report defects)
  • Pre-commissioning inspections
  • Emergency equipment
  • SHE inspections

Solve technical problems in area of competence:

  • Conduct basic fault finding on equipment during normal and abnormal operations
  • Apply corrective actions
  • Understand system failure modes (Interlocks, loops)

Safety Accountabilities

Compliance to applicable PSM standards: SOP, Training, MOC, PSSR, Incident Investigation

Compliance to Incident Management Procedure

Fulfil the role of Sweeper/Floor Controller during emergencies.

Participate in emergency exercises according to plant credible scenarios.

Conduct EBS observation, submit sheet with “at risk” behaviours to relevant person for Uploading onto system.

Participate in Potentiel déviation Analysis (PDA), Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Risk Assessment.

Participate in meetings: Safety talks, Toolbox talks, Monthly team meetings, Monthly safety meeting, PDR.

Formal Education

  • N3/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science
  • NQF 2 Chemical Operations Occupational Trade Qualification (Chemical) / Chemical Plant Operator Qualification.

Working Experience

  • Experience: 1-2 relevant years
  • Drives Licence (Code 08)

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Collaborates

TC_Production Resource Management

TC_Production Risk Management

TC_P_Project Quality Management

BC_Manages Complexity

BC_Self-development

TC_Equipment Utilisation

BC_Action Oriented

TC_Production and Procedure Management

BC_Ensures Accountability

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.

Sasol

About Sasol

Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We harness our knowledge and expertise to integrate sophisticated technologies and processes into world-scale operating facilities.

We safely and sustainably source, produce and market a range of high-quality products in 22 countries, creating value for stakeholders.

Our revised strategy aims to have a greater focus on value realisation for our stakeholders, sustainable growth and improved business sustainability as well as enhanced cash generation. The Chemicals Business will grow by meeting evolving consumer needs, including the demands of a growing and urbanising middle class. It will focus its activities on specialty chemicals where it has differentiated capabilities and strong market positions that can be expanded over time. The Energy Business will position to be responsive to global trends by providing new energy and mobility solutions over time, pursuing greenhouse gas emission reductions through growth in gas and renewables, and higher cash generation.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Sandton, ZA
Year Founded
1950
Website
sasol.com
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