Area Manager Rotating Equipment x2

Sasol; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a senior professional to provide rotating equipment maintenance, project and reliability services on the Sasol site. You will lead a technical/maintenance group, coordinate with customers and ensure equipment reliability and timely project delivery.

Required: 5+ years in rotating equipment, fault diagnosis and project management, with an NQF Level 5 Diploma and a B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Valid Code 08 license and strong safety focus are expected.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years rotating equipment, turbo, maintenance and project experience.
• Experience leading a technical/maintenance group and coordinating with clients.
• Faultfinding and root cause failure analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage group of maintenance foreman, fitters and assistants performing maintenance on turbo machinery.
• Ensure critical rotating equipment reliability and availability through QC and technical assistance.
• Plan costs for maintenance overhauls and improvement projects on rotating equipment.
• Liaise with customers to update status of projects and maximise equipment performance.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Technical leadership

Education

National Diploma or S4 (Mechanical) (NQF Level 5) and a B-Tech (Mechanical)

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: 13157

Closing Date: 25 September 2026

OME: Sasolburg and Natref Operations

Location: Sasolburg, Free State

Purpose of Job: To provide a Rotating equipment maintenance, project and reliability service to the Sasol Business units serviced by Rotating Equipment on the Sasol site.

Key Accountabilities

Operational, Financial and Technical Results:

• Manage group of maintenance foreman,fitters and assistants, performing maintenance on turbo machinery.
• Ensure that critical rotating equipment is reliable and available through technical assistance and quality control during maintenance work.
• Plan and determine cost for maintenance overhauls and improvement projects on rotating equipment.
• Technical expert regarding specifications, controls and fault diagnostics on rotating equipment.
• Technical scope for refurbishment of critical spares

Leadership and Growth Results:

• Personal development within the rotating equipment environment
• Support company values and safety standards

Customer and Relationships Results:

• Liaise with customers regarding their machines and ensure they are kept up to date on the status of projects and maintenance work.
• Assist customers to get optimum performance from their equipment.
• Provide commissioning assistance

Management Results:

• Manage artisans and assistants
• Liaise with technical specialists where required
• Manage subcontractors providing services for a project/shutdown.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with ISO 9001-2000 procedures.
• Ensure compliance to quality standards and procedures as specified in the quality documentation for overhauls.

Innovation and Improvement Results:

• Continuous improvement of existing practices/procedures(simpler, quicker, better)
• Implementation of new technology or ideas to improve our machines availability and reliability.

Formal Education

• National Diploma or S4 (Mechanical) (NQF Level 5) and a B-Tech (Mechanical)

Work Experience

• At least 5 years Rotating equipment,turbo, maintenance and project experience
• Management of a technical/maintenance group
• Faultfinding and Root cause failure analysis.
• Condition monitoring of equipment.
• Management of small maintenance projects.

Licenses

Valid Code 08 driver's license

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_Operational and Safety Factors
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Plant Equipment Maintenance
• TC_Review and Reporting
• TC_Understanding Customer Needs
• LC_Commercial Agility
• LC_Business Ownership
• LC_Drives Innovation
• LC_Customer Centricity
• LC_Collaborative
• LC_Inspirational
• LC_Builds Talent
• LC_Developing Self
• LC_Partnerships
• LC_Delivery Excellence

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.