Junior Chemical Plant Operator

Overview

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 : 9505

Closing Date : 1 October 2025

Location : Secunda

Division : MSA : Energy Marketing & Sales

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

• Participate in emergency preparedness exercise
• Perform routine inspection on safety equipment
• Conduct BBS Observations
• Perform effective shift handover
• Electrical isolation of equipment
• Performing gas test for vessel entries and Hot work
• Mixing process chemicals
• Handling of process chemicals
• Compilation of shift log
• Participate in INVOCOM
• Participate in IMS inspections
• Participate in incident / accident prevention
• Report all deviations
• Clean plant / ensure plant is cleaned
• Monitor and report on an emergency preparedness exercised
• Perform tasks on equipment as per signed off Career Guide
• Successfully complete permit training
• Perform level standby
• Participate in potential deviation analysis (PDA, root cause analysis)(RCA and risk assessments)
• Apply SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedure)
• Follow modified plant procedures after implementation
• Apply PSM standards (Process Safety Management)
• Participate in startup and shutdown
• Adhere to permit to work procedure
• Adherence to SHERQ standards (ISO, ASHAS and implemented) SHERQ processes
• Actively involved in behaviour based safety program on shift
• Support the alignment of work (e.g. maintenance, Technical department)
• Participate in resolution of performance problems
• Utilize resources e.g. raw materials, people that are available on site
• Support diversity in the workplace
• Coaching and technical training of fellow workers
• Accountable for own competence on plant
• Plan own progression through the career path
• Manage own performance
• Get results through empowering others to act
• Live company values and ensures compliance of team to the values
• Contribute to team motivation and wellness
• Understand customer requirements and ensures product / services meets customer requirements
• Effective 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 shift
• Support drive for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE of the plant)
• Apply new ideas / work methods to improve results
• Provide information / assist with projects with technical / support functions
• Assist with implementation of organisational change initiatives within own team

Formal Education

Min Experience

Experience : 3+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

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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