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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 55d ago
Apply by Jun 25
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves researching, designing, and supervising the installation of mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment to meet organizational and regulatory standards. Key duties include providing technical solutions for production targets, managing engineering interfaces, and implementing asset management strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc) and be an ECSA Registered Professional Engineer. A minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience is required.
Full 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
12519
Closing Date
25 June 2026
OME
OPP: Secunda Operations
Location
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job
To participate in research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of mechanical / electro-mechanical equipment, components, or systems that conform to organisational and/or regulatory standards in order to meet customer’s needs.
Key Accountabilities
Identify, select, and adopt Group mechanical engineering technology to safely and efficiently meet production targets.
Deliver integrated and in-time discipline specific mechanical engineering technical support as required.
Provide short-term, intermediate, and long-term quality mechanical engineering technical solutions.
Secure sound problem definition and disciplined governance of technical delivery on long-term development projects.
Establish specialised mechanical engineering capabilities and networks to enable optimal technical solutions.
Manage interfaces between other engineering disciplines, maintenance, projects, and external technical community to guarantee the provision of quality service delivery and benchmarking. Influence business decisions to avoid violation of operating and design limits.
Confirm the mitigation of short-term risks resulting from to infrastructure redundancy and compromised functional safety.
Understand the root cause of problems and drive ownership of solution development where mechanical engineering solutions are required. Influence the asset management strategy for the functional infrastructure.
Support in implementing maintenance strategies and technically advanced installation.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on mechanical engineering best practices.
Devise and modify life extension strategies through engineer out opportunities, improved maintenance practices, refurbishment, and renewal.
Formulate functional engineering standards and processes to govern all mechanical engineering work.
Provide and take ownership of the technical input into standard, systems, and equipment renewals as well as commercial processes.
Run the quality management of mechanical engineering solutions for all projects and confirm delivery on technical intent.
Manage the technical gate keeping, provide valuable input when and as needed, and participate in stage gate reviews.
Design and implement solutions for complex repairs and fabrications.
Deliver expert mechanical engineering support when required to other Sasol Group BUs.
Interpret codes and standards and advise/sign-off on contingencies for deviation. Control deviations in all mechanical engineering activities and report to management.
Monitor costs of third parties in alignment with set budget. Give reliable and structured inputs into renewal, SPP, and capital budgets.
Contribute to the creation and adoption of the project execution plan with respect to mechanical engineering.
Participate in devising and tracking team metrics and goals to achieve quality outcomes.
Manage Sasol Group interfaces with EC/CC to assure delivery on specific portfolio.
Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
Implement Sasol Group's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to enable the provision of exceptional mechanical engineering operations.
Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.
Formal Education
University Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical (BEng/BSC)
ECSA Registered Professional Engineer
Working Experience
Experience: 3+ relevant years
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BCOptimizes Work Processes
TCAction Planning
BCManages Complexity
TCAnalyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
BCPlans and Aligns
TCAssessment
BCDecision Quality
TCPlanning and Organisation
TCCompliance Management
BCEnsures 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 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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Sasol will not ask you to send personal banking information via email. If you suspect fraud, you are encouraged to alert Sasol by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Alternatively please report such activity to your local law enforcement authorities.
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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.
Terms of use:
While we encourage a multitude of views and opinions on this forum, any comments that contain spam (irrelevant links/self-promotion), hate speech, undue negativity or foul language will be removed.
Fraud Alert!
Sasol's recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and also does not require advance payments from candidates. Sasol will only contact you if you have applied for a vacancy through the career website, the official Sasol LinkedIn page or if you were contacted by one of our authorised recruitment personnel or local recruiting office.
Sasol will not ask you to send personal banking information via email. If you suspect fraud, you are encouraged to alert Sasol by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Alternatively please report such activity to your local law enforcement authorities.
Offices: 50 Katherine Street, Sandton, Gauteng 2191, ZA · 2201 Old Spanish Trail, Westlake, LA 70669, US · Katherine St, Sandton, Gauteng 2196, ZA · 12120 Wickchester Ln, Houston, TX 77079, US