Chemical Plant Operator (Cpo)

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemicals and energy company is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate maintenance and repair services within their production line in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will have at least 4 years of relevant experience, an Occupational Trade Qualification, and strong communication and safety management skills. You will play a key role in maintaining safety and efficiency, with ample opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and repair services for production line.
• Provide feedback on work progress to supervisors.
• Participate in risk assessments for safety improvements.
• Maintain safety standards and participate in emergency situations.

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

Education

Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate

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.

Ref number: 10455

Closing date: 20 November 2025

Purpose of Job

To coordinate and direct maintenance and repair services for a specific process within a production line, through control panel management and more complex troubleshooting.

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.
• 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

• Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate

Working Experience

Experience: 4+ 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.