Job title : Junior Chemical Plant Operator
Job Location : Mpumalanga, Secunda
Deadline : October 22, 2025
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Purpose of Job
A Process Controller operates process equipment and systems for a specific plant / unit within the Sasolenvironment to achieve production requirements in a safe mannerKey Accountabilities
Participate in emergency preparedness exercisePerform routine inspection on safety equipmentConduct BBS ObservationsPerform effective shift handoverElectrical isolation of equipmentPerforming gas test for vessel entries and Hot workMixing process chemicalsHandling of process chemicalsCompilation of shift log Participate in INVOCOMParticipate in IMS inspectionsParticipate in incident / accident preventionReport all deviationsClean plant / ensure plant is cleanedMonitor and report on an emergency preparedness exercisedPerform tasks on equipment as per signed off Career GuideSuccessfully complete permit trainingPerform level standbyParticipate in potential deviation analysis (PDA, root cause analysis)(RCA and risk assessments)Apply SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedure)Follow modified plant procedures after implementationApply PSM standards (Process Safety Management)Participate in startup and shutdownAdhere to permit to work procedureAdherence to SHERQ standards (ISO, ASHAS and implemented)SHERQ processesActively involved in behaviour based safety program on shiftSupport the alignment of work (e.g. maintenance, Technical departmentParticipate in resolution of performance problemsUtilize resources e.g. raw materials, people that are available on siteSupport diversity in the workplaceCoaching and technical training of fellow workersAccountable for own competence on plantPlan own progression through the career pathManage own performanceGet results through empowering others to actLive company values and ensures compliance of team to the valuesContribute to team motivation and wellnessUnderstand customer requirements and ensures product / services meets customer requirementsEffective networking and liaison with P&SM, technical, engineering and financial departments Identifies and supports interdependencies (synergies with own and other departments)Ensure transition of work from own shift to next shiftSupport drive for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE of the plant)Apply new ideas / work methods to improve resultsProvide information / assist with projects with technical / support functionsAssist with implementation of organisational change initiatives within own teamFormal Education
Matric / Grade 12 with Maths & ScienceNQF Level 2 Occupational Trade Qualification (Chemical)Min Experience
Experience : 3+ relevant yearsEngineering / Technical jobs