Job Description

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.

Job Req Id

7416

Closing Date

14 February 2025

OME

Secunda Ops

Geographical Area

Secunda

Role Category

Process Implementation

About The Role / Purpose Of The 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.

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

  • 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 by shift leader
  • 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
  • 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.

Job Requirements

  • Drivers’ license (Code 8 or 10)
  • In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.
  • In line with Sasol’s commitment to Employment Equity, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (with Maths, Physical Science & English)
  • NQF level 4

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1+ years experience at a Petro Chemical environment.

Key Competencies Required

Leadership:

Self-mastery

  • Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting.

Partnership Leadership

  • Influential: Persuades and influences stakeholders; builds relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes.
  • Collaborative: Builds Teams and creates synergies through working across boundaries.

Functional / Technical:

  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft office, i.e. Excel, Word)
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
  • Previous manufacturing experience
  • Able to lift, use tools, shovel, sweep, load & unload, and carry materials up to 50 pounds
  • Willingness to work overtime as and when required
  • Sound communication & interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Ability to handle pressure
  • Self-starter / highly self-motivated
  • Customer orientation
  • Willingness to learn & train others
  • Analytical Skills

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.