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
9889
Closing Date
01 October 2025
OME
OPP: Regional Operations & Asset Services
EKD Booster Plant
Location
Ekandustria
Purpose of Job
To produce cast boosters by melting and mixing explosives to create a pentolite cast booster.
Key Accountabilities

• To produce pentolite cast boosters by melting and mixing two major components (TNT and PETN) to a certain ratio and pouring the mix in to forms.
• Calculate mixing ratio using formula
• Accurate mixing number of events need to take place (control temperatures, mix speeds, cooling period)
• Recording of mixing event on mix sheet
• Sampling to confirm mix ratio
• General house keeping
• Quality inspection, packing, labelling of final product and scanning. Record production quantities
• To do a proper start-up before the beginning of the shift and a proper shut-down at the end of the week or when required

Formal Education

• Grade 12
• Maths and Science will be an advantage

Working Experience

• 12+ months relevant explosives manufacturing experience
• Experience working at the Booster Plant will be an added adavantage

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.
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