Junior Chemical Plant Operator x2

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: 13362
• Closing Date: 16 November 2026
• OME:
• MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales
• Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

A Process Controller operates process equipment and systems for a specific plant / unit within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner

Key Accountabilities

Technical Accountabilities

Effective Plant Operation

• Comply with all standard operating procedures applicable to the site operations

Participate in maintenance activities

• Decommissioning of plant equipment for maintenance activities
• Commissioning of plant equipment after maintenance activities
• Process risk monitoring (Standby)
• Safe making of equipment - Touch and Tag (identification of equipment) & lock out, drain etc
• Gas testing (confined space entries/hot work)

Conduct basic asset care

• housekeeping, plant cleaning

Routine plant specific sampling & Sample analysis practices

• Liquid sample taking on the ground level and at Height (On top of the Tank)
• Specialised sample taking where applicable
• Correct identification & labelling of samples
• Correct use of sample analysis equipment and interpret laboratory results

Conduct routine inspections

• Plant readings
• Plant inspections (Identify and report defects)
• Pre-commissioning inspections
• Emergency equipment
• SHE inspections

Solve technical problems in area of competence

• Conduct basic fault finding on equipment during normal and abnormal operations
• Apply corrective actions
• Understand system failure modes (Interlocks, loops)

Safety Accountabilities

Compliance to applicable PSM standards: SOP, Training, MOC, PSSR, Incident Investigation

Compliance to Incident Management Procedure

Fulfil the role of Sweeper/Floor Controller during emergencies.

Participate in emergency exercises according to plant credible scenarios.

Conduct EBS observation, submit sheet with "at risk" behaviours to relevant person for Uploading onto system.

Participate in Potentiel déviation Analysis (PDA), Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Risk Assessment.

Participate in meetings: Safety talks, Toolbox talks, Monthly team meetings, Monthly safety meeting, PDR.

Formal Education

• N3/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science
• NQF 2 Chemical Operations Occupational Trade Qualification (Chemical) / Chemical Plant Operator Qualification.

Working Experience

• Experience: 1-2 relevant years
• Drives Licence (Code 08)

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Collaborates
• TC_Production Resource Management
• TC_Production Risk Management
• TC_P_Project Quality Management
• BC_Manages Complexity
• BC_Self-development
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Production 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.

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