Operator x3 (Non-Permanent Employee-NPE) - Cord Plant

Workplace
On-site

About this role

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

12766

Closing Date

29 July 2026

OME

Regional Operations and Asset Services

Production Cord Plant

Location

Ekandustria, Gauteng

Purpose of Job

To manufacture detonator cord at the Prima Cord environment.

Key Accountabilities

  • To produce detonating cord of different sizes through different stations from C1 to C6.
  • Take powder charge according to cord specification using the correct formula
  • Set up the machines according to the product needed using the correct tooling.
  • Recording of log sheets and production tags for traceability
  • Take out samples from each spool for quality check
  • General house keeping
  • Quality inspection, packing, labelling of final product. Record production quantities
  • To do a proper start-up before the beginning of the shift and a proper shut-down at the end of the week or when required
  • Have a full understanding of Epex methodology.
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Be able to work full shifts and overtime
  • Consciences and diligent
  • Detail oriented
  • Maintain a high standard of integrity
  • Fosters teamwork and collaboration
  • Able to work on your own with little supervision

Formal Education

  • Grade 12
  • Maths and Science will be an advantage

Working Experience

  • 6+ months experience in Explosives manufacturing
  • Experience working at the Cord Plant will be an added advantage

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BCCollaborates
TCProduction Resource Management
TCProduction Risk Management
TCPProject Quality Management
BCManages Complexity
BCSelf-development
TCEquipment Utilisation
BCAction Oriented
TCProduction 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.

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