Job Description

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 Req ID
10525
Closing Date
14 November 2025
OME
MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales
Location
Alrode
Purpose of Job
Responsible for all activities in the depot related to the receipt storage and despatch of product. Ensure compliance to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Policies and Procedures. Plan and prepare the site for product receipt, storage, and despatch to meet customer demand and product quality Ensuring compliance to all standard operating procedures.
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 deviation 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 Science
NQF 2 Chemical Operations Occupational Trade Qualification (Chemical) / Chemical Plant Operator Qualification.
Min 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.
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