Chemical Plant Operator (CPO)

Sasol; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasolburg, Free State-based Chemical Plant Operator role within Sasol requires operating process equipment to meet production targets safely. The position involves commissioning and decommissioning pumps, filters and reactors, plus participating in safety and housekeeping duties.

You will perform shift handovers, report incidents and support IMS inspections while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Willingness to work shifts and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths and Science and NQF4/QCTO Chemical Operations certificate.
• 3+ years relevant experience in chemical plant operations.
• Strong safety, housekeeping and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment to meet production targets safely.
• Carry out commissioning/decommissioning of pumps, filters and reactors.
• Perform shift handovers and report incidents or near misses.
• Support IMS inspections and safety initiatives.

Skills

Optimizes Work Processes

Communicates Effectively

Production Resource Management

Production Risk Management

Project Quality Management

Manages Complexity

Equipment Utilisation

Drives Results

Production and Procedure Management

Ensures Accountability

Education

Matric with Maths and Science

NQF4/ QCTO Qualification/Certificate in Chemical Operations

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 13125

Closing Date 25 September 2026

OME Sasolburg & Natref Operations

Location Sasolburg, Free State

Please note The successful candidate will be appointed according to the career ladder for MSP positions according to your level of experience and qualifications.

Purpose of Job

A Chemical Plant Operator operates process equipment, systems and processes for a specific plant / unit within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner.

• Commissioning and decommission of the pumps; filters and reactors Adhere to all safety regulations and work standards Comply with legal requirements and be prepared to do physical work as stipulated in the job description,
• Process artisan reporting to dayshift Foreman and adhere to Foreman reasonable and safe instructions Practice good housekeeping, plant cleaning
• Comply with legal requirements
• Report incidents and near misses
• The successful candidate must be willing to work shifts.
• He / she will be required to do shift cover duties and work overtime (in accordance with legislation)
• Active participation in Behaviour Based Safety, IMS inspections and SHE representative roles
• Physically monitor production processes
• Sample taking
• Completion of checklists (safety, start up, shutdown, etc)

Key Accountabilities

• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
• Work Independently
• Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment
• Participates in shift handover meetings
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
• Work Independently
• Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
• Conduct on the job coaching of learners
• SME Presentation on specific plant equipment
• Conducts IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability
• Work effectively in a team
• Play an appropriate main role during emergency situations to get the plant back on line
• Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues
• Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety

Formal Education

Matric with Maths and Science

NQF4/ QCTO Qualification/Certificate in Chemical Operations

Working Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Optimizes Work Processes
• BC_Communicates Effectively
• TC_Production Resource Management
• TC_Production Risk Management
• TC_P_Project Quality Management
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Drives Results
• TC_Production and Procedure Management
• 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.