Artisan Gr 2/1 Instrument Mechanician

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking an experienced Artisan to support production through effective equipment maintenance and reliability. The role focuses on adhering to procedures, safety standards, and using available resources to maintain plant stability.

Responsibilities include applying risk assessments, participating in planning, and contributing to continuous improvement with colleagues. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a similar role and a relevant trade qualification.

Qualifications

• Matric/ Grade 12 with English, Maths & Science or N3 with Engineering Science
• Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate
• Experience: 3+ years in relevant role

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment to ensure reliability and sustainability of the plant
• Read, interpret and implement task risk assessments and safety procedures
• Participate in daily planning meetings and RCA activities
• Mentor junior artisans and assist with development of work instructions
• Contribute to maintenance strategy and housekeeping initiatives

Skills

Plant maintenance

Customer focus

Complexity management

Analysis & decision

Troubleshooting

Equipment utilisation

Planning & organisation

Accountability

Education

Matric/Grade 12 with English, Maths & Science

N3 with Engineering Science

Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate

Tools

N/A

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 Requisition ID: 13583

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

OME: MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

An Artisan supports production by providing effective equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, and utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant

Key Accountabilities

• Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems (proven application of training for artisan grade
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system
• Understand planning work management system
• Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline)
• Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.
• Able to apply emergency procedures
• Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment
• Hazard identification/task risk assessments
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
• Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context
• Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
• Lead by example (walks the talk)
• Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency
• Take the lead in team efforts/tasks
• Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path)
• Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction
• Mentor learners/artisans informally
• Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability)
• Work effectively in a team
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability
• Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced
• Gives input at “toolbox talks” to improve plant safety

Formal Education

• Matric/ Grade 12 with English, Maths & Science and or/ N3 with Engineering Science and
• Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_Plant Equipment Maintenance
• BC_Customer Focus
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Demonstrates Self-awareness
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• 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.