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
9827
Closing Date
01 October 2025
OME
OPP: Regional Ops & Asset Services
EKD Watergel Plant
Location
Ekandustria
Purpose of Job
To prepare work area for start-up and packaging. Make label stickers using the label sticker machine and scanner. Prepare boxes for packaging. Operate/weighing and inspection of cartridges including shutdown.
Key Accountabilities
Plant & Equipment - Ensure safety equipment is available and in working order. Correct tools and equipment available. Ensure plant and surrounding areas are clean
Plant Operation - Plant operated according to operating manual and safety instructions
Administration - Communicate with KP machine operators and mixers regarding production schedule issues
Adhering to legislation - ISO, CIE & 5S Systems
Maintenance & Statutory Inspection - Prepares plant for maintenance and assists with repairs where possible
Do quality checks on manufactured products
General housekeeping inside the production area
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
Box Opening
Box Packer
Chubb/Explosives Cartridge Packer
Waste Controller
Formal Education
Grade 12 or Equivalent
Working Experience
12 months+ experience in Explosives manufacturing
Experience working at the Water gel Plant will be an 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