Divisional Commander

Company : Sasol

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

9878

OME

Regional Ops & Asset Services

Geographical area

Secunda

Closing Date

13 October 2025

Purpose of Job

Manage own work according to project plans / schedules and customers needs. Review update and interpret applicable Sasol specifications codes standards policy national / international procedures and legislation and provide guidance to the project team.

Evaluate and ensure project compliance to relevant Fire Safety specifications Legislation Standards Codes of practice and Philosophy of the Business Unit and Country in which a project is executed. Evaluate local Emergency Service response capabilities and recommend the minimum level of fire safety measures to be integrated into the plant design. Evaluate and approve fire safety design packages (both concept and detail)

i.e. Fire Plans Fire & Gas system schematics and layout Fixed Fire Suppression systems Plant Layout and Spacing Fire Water Demand calculations etc.

Ensure site compliance to relevant legislative standards practices and certification.

Key Accountabilities

Review and update relevant Sasol specifications as required. Ensure implementation of Fire Safety measures as part of front-end loading of all Projects Engineering Improvement & Transformation (PEI&T) projects.

Identify process fire risk by participating in PHA studies and studying consequence assessments conducted by PSM.

Interpret applicable Sasol specifications codes standards philosophies national / international procedures and legislation and provide guidance to the project team.

Identify Fire Risks on new process facilities and develop suitable fire safety solutions for Out of the ordinary fire risk conditions to ensure optimal fire safety for process plants.

Liaise with Local Authority Emergency services to ensure alignment between the Sasol facility and the local fire protection requirements.

Facilitate Fire Risk assessments for new process and associated facilities.

Participate in technical committees and work groups of the SABS and influence the contents of standards and codes to ensure that Sasol is aligned with the requirements thereof.

Liaise with Engineering Contractors and their sub-contractors on Fire Safety matters of projects to ensure alignment. Render a consultation service to all Projects Engineering Improvement & Transformation (PEI&T) projects fire engineering matters.

Conduct research on new fire protection methodologies and best practices regarding fire risk reduction solutions and introduce to project team where appropriate.

Render a consultation service to all Sasol business units regarding fire engineering matters. Manage all technical specifications and standards applicable to EM engineering for safekeeping and communication.

Identify and attend courses required for personal and technical growth aligned with agreed PDP Consult senior PE Colleagues (incl. team leaders) and other discipline experts for technical input as and when required.

Ensure compliance to group effort in self-studying QMSs and Sasol specifications and other identified self- training material.

Representation of Sasol Projects Engineering Improvement & Transformation (PEI&T) Process safety to other stakeholders (including relevant committees) both internal and external.

Represent Sasol Projects Engineering Improvement & Transformation (PEI&T) Process Safety (Fire safety specialist) at SABS Technical Committee PFCC Petrochemical Fire Chief Meeting.

Maintain and develop workable relationships with clients / customers until projects and initiatives (described in Operational Functional & Technical results above) close-out.

Support Business units (Sasol Satellite Operations) with incidents when required on ad-hoc base. Support senior manager on ad hoc base.

Explore best practices in the fire protection arena by regular networking locally and internationally and present to relevant stakeholders.

Formal Education

BTech / University Bachelors Degree (Fire Technology or Equivalent)

Valid Code C1 drivers license (Must)

Working Experience

7 Total relevant years

5 years in petrochemical environment

2 years in Station Commanders position

Required Personal and Professional Skills

TCSSHE Policy and Strategic Objectives

TCSHE Risk Management

LCCommercial Agility

LCBusiness Ownership

LCDrives Innovation

TCEmergency Planning

LCCustomer Centricity

TCEmergency Preparedness

LCCollaborative

LCInspirational

LCBuilds Talent

LCDeveloping Self

LCPartnerships

TCSEmergency Response (ER)

LCDelivery Excellence

Key Skills

Leadership skills,General Financial statements,Comptroller and Audit General,Departments Audits,Regulatory and compliance,Accounting,Account Management,Detail oriented,Territory,Divisional operations,Analytical Skills,Financial Advisor,Oraganizational skiils,ACCA,Special projects

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1