Artisan Senior / Electro Mechanic

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and chemicals company in South Africa is seeking a Millwright for equipment maintenance in various mines. This role includes supporting production through effective electro-mechanical maintenance, complying with safety systems, and mentoring junior artisans. Candidates should have completed Grade 12 or N3 with mandatory subjects and hold a valid Trade Test Certificate. This position offers a diverse and inclusive work environment committed to development and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in relevant roles.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement task risk assessments.
• Experience in conducting physical inspections for plant sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment maintenance and reliability.
• Participate in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Mentor learners/artisans and contribute to safety improvements.

Skills

Proven competence in specific areas of plant/mine/equipment/systems

Understanding of plant maintenance documentation system

Ability to apply emergency procedures

Teamwork skills

Education

Completed Grade 12/Matric or N3 certificate

Valid Trade Test Certificate (Millwright)

Job description

Job Details

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.

Job Req 10869

Closing Date 20 January 2026

Role Category Process Implementation

OME EOP: Mining

Location Various Sasol Mines

Purpose of Job To support production by providing effective electro‑mechanical equipment maintenance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, and utilising all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant, mine and/or equipment.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system
• Understand planning work management system
• Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defi ned 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

Education

• Completed Grade 12/Matric or N3 certificate with mandatory subjects passed: Pure Maths or Technical Maths, Physical Science or Engineering Science, and English.
• Valid Trade Test Certificate (Millwright)

Experience

Experience 1 year +

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.