Access Controller

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemicals and energy seeks an Access Controller to oversee safety measures during confined space work in Secunda. The role requires rigorous adherence to safety protocols and effective communication skills, with a focus on ensuring a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant Tank Farm Safety Standby experience and a Grade 12/N3 qualification. Join Team Sasol to experience growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Physically fit individual required for safety standby role.
• ±3 years’ Tank Farm Safety Standby experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance during hot work and confined space entry.
• Complete necessary documentation for confined space entry.

Skills

Good communication skills

Situational Adaptability

Safety Management Techniques

Decision Quality

Education

Grade 12/N3

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
8817

Closing Date
17 July 2025

OME
MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Location
Secunda

Purpose of Job
To conduct risk monitoring during hot work, confined space entry activities as specified on the permit to work, based on the risk mitigations implemented and/or procedural requirement, or at a specified frequency, in order to identify potential changing process conditions.

Key Accountabilities

• Access Controller is responsible for signing in the appropriate space on the permit form and is required to:
• Familiarise himself with the emergency alarm button in the area of the equipment stipulated on the work permit.
• Prevent interference with a safe work environment (e.g., closing access points, stacking equipment in front of openings).
• Stop work and ensure all personnel are out of the vessel if the environment is deemed unsafe; inform the permit issuer to make the required ruling if work can continue.
• Familiarise himself with the area emergency siren, stop work, and ensure all personnel are out of the vessel as soon as the alarm sounds.
• Ensure that the confined space entry documentation is completed prior to entry and directly after exit for each person entering any confined space.
• Control access to confined spaces as per risk assessment, ensuring they are barricaded or locked during periods when no work is performed.
• Not leave the specific work area for any reason unless replaced by another competent designated access controller.
• Return the confined space entry documentation to the permit issuer upon task completion or at the end of each shift.
• During handover, inform the relieving access controller of the current conditions.

Job Requirements

• Physically fit
• Good communication skills

Formal Education
Grade 12/N3

Min Experience
±3 years’ Tank Farm Safety Standby experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• Operational and Safety Factors
• Managing Complexity
• Safety Management Techniques
• Situational Adaptability
• Safety Principles
• SHE Policies, Procedures, and Standards
• Decision Quality
• Managing Safety Systems
• Managing Ambiguity
• Ensuring Accountability

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We acknowledge that diversity is intrinsic to our organisation and key to our growth and success. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities, with reasonable accommodations provided as needed.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice. We wish you success in your career aspirations and future applications with us.