Company
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-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.
Requisition Identification
12757
Closing date
29 July 2026
Location
Ekandustria, South Africa
Role Category
Operations
Operation Model Entity
Regional Operation and Asset Service
Purpose of job
The manual assembly of non-electric delay detonators
Key Accountabilities
Assemble different products according to the specifications on the lot traveller;
Competency required on all the different assembly machines (shell loader, PETN charger and press, Lead Azide charger and press, Element press, pack out press, Iso cup plating and Packer, DIB press, Delay plating, CD transferring and inspection);
Do quality checks on assembled products to ensure that all units meet specified customer requirements;
Do a stock count of all the raw material in the production area;
Sampling of debts for time testing and x-ray verification;
General Housekeeping inside the plant;
Do measurements of specifications using relevant measuring tools and capture information on the lot traveller;
Adjust the settings of the equipment/machine according to the specific product specifications as indicated on the lot traveller;
Handling of live Lead Azide and PETN when loading and unloading at machines;
Ensure that equipment and machines are clean and free of any pyrotechnic powder and explosives before scheduled maintenance (bi-weekly);
Removing and replacing PETN press, CD press, Element press and inspection pins during maintenance;
Removing and replacing of CD insertion and LA press pins daily;
Handling of graphite when preparing charge plates to be used in production;
Additional: Must be able to work full shifts and overtime.
Formal Education
Working Experience
Competencies
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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