Artisan Gr 2 Mechanical Fitter

Sasol; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking an Artisan Mechanical Fitter to join the centralized maintenance team at Sasolburg. The role provides maintenance on high-speed rotating equipment across the SASOL operations and requires running maintenance and full integrity inspections.

You will fault-find on compressors and pumps, perform overhauls, and work to CMMS SAP work orders with safety and quality standards. A valid Code 8 license and NQF4 qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience maintaining high-speed rotating equipment (turbines, compressors)
• Experience on reciprocating and screw compressors, positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps

Responsibilities

• Maintenance on high-speed rotating equipment across BUs.
• Perform fault finding on rotating equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Work according to CMMS SAP work orders and safety/quality plans.
• Overhaul of screw compressors and understanding refrigeration plant processes.

Skills

BC_Customer Focus

BC_Manages Complexity

BC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend

BC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

BC_Equipment Utilisation

BC_Decision Quality

BC_Action Oriented

BC_Planning and Organisation

BC_Ensures Accountability

BC_Engineering Implementation

Education

Grade 12 with maths and science or N3 with maths science and language

Qualified Artisan Fitter NQF4 (Sasol or Olifantsfontein)

Valid Code 8 drivers licence

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
13417

Closing Date
3 November 2026

OME
Sasolburg and Natref Operations

Location
Sasolburg, Free State

Purpose of Job
The Artisan Mechanical Fitter forms part of a centralized maintenance team providing a maintenance service on the highspeed rotating equipment for the various BU throughout Sasolburg Operations. The maintenance service varies from running maintenance (filter,etc.) up to full integrity inspections / Full Overhaul of the equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Operational, Financial and Technical Results:

• Maintenance on Positive displacement compressors (Recip & Screw).
• Work in accordance with quality plans and work procedures.
• Fault finding on rotating equipment, as well as auxiliary systems (eg, drip feeders,stuffing box / valve leakage detection)
• Be conversant with the technical parameters governing reciprocating compressor maintenance regarding, crank case overhaul and alignment, web deflection, conrod, crosshead installation / line outs. Wear part replacement / inspections, mechanical seal installation, bearing clearances, gaskets, alignment and protection devices.
• Complete overhaul of screw compressors.
• Have an understanding on the functioning of a refrigeration plant / process to facilitate compressor faultfinding.
• Work according to CMMS SAP work orders (or similar)

Leadership and Growth Results:

• To support Sasol values and goals
• Share knowledge with colleagues.
• Adhere to and manage personal development plan.
• Live safety
• Identify and propose improvements in effectiveness and service delivery

Management Results:

• Comply to safety standards / procedures
• Identify all unsafe conditions and bring under the attention of management
• Perform basic job execution planning w.r.t. tools, consumables, spares, 3rd party requirements and safety.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with maths and science or N3 with maths, science and language – NQF Level 4
• Qualified as an Artisan Fitter NQF4 (Sasol or Olifantsfontein) (MUST) – NQF Level 4
• Valid Code 8 drivers licence (MUST)

Work experience

At least 5 years of hands on experience maintaining high speed rotating equipment (turbines / compressors) which specifically include experience on:

• Reciprocating compressors
• Screw Compressors
• Positive displacement pumps
• Centrifugal pumps (single and multi-stage)

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Customer Focus
• BC_Manages Complexity
• BC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• BC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• BC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Action Oriented
• BC_Planning and Organisation
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• BC_Engineering Implementation

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.