Job Description

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
9860
Closing Date
01 October 2025
OME
OPP: Regional Operations & Asset Services
EKD Watergel Plant (CBS)
Location
Ekandustria
Purpose of Job
To assemble electric initiation systems on a manual assembly machine.
Key Accountabilities

• Testing of the e-boards
• Soldering (to the wire)
• Crimping and blocking
• Packaging
• Assemble safe start product by soldering and crimping to the cable assembly.
• Do quality checks on assembled products to ensure that all units meet specified customer requirements.
• Do stock count on all the raw materials in the production area.
• Bundle, count and pack assembled units in boxes according to specified requirements as stipulated on the lot traveller
• General housekeeping inside the assembly area.
• Do measurements of specifications using relevant measuring tools and capture information on the lot traveller e.g. Vernier calliper.
• Adjust the settings of the equipment/machine according to the specific product specifications as indicated on the lot traveller
• Operators are also required to report on daily production and breakdowns
• Manually updating production graphs after daily production on the wall next to each production cell.
• Good communication skills (proficient in English)
• 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
12+ months experience in Explosives manufacturing
Experience at the Water gel-CBS will be an added advantage
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Optimizes Work Processes
TC_Process Safety / Environmental
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Plans and Aligns
TC_Equipment Utilisation
TC_Project Strategy Creation & Alignment
BC_Decision Quality
TC_Critical Safety Equipment SHE
TC_Facilities Design and Arrangement
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.

Skills Required