Chemical Plant Operator (CPO) x9

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator for Secunda Operations in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The role coordinates maintenance and repair for a specific process, manages control panels and performs troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

You will contribute to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement by providing progress feedback, participating in risk assessments, and leading on-the-job coaching and toolbox talks with the team.

Qualifications

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English and Physical Science.
• Chieta NQF Level 4 Chemical Operations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience: 3+ years in relevant maintenance roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and repair services for a specific process.
• Direct control panel management and troubleshooting.
• Provide feedback to supervisor on work progress.
• Participate in risk assessments to improve safety.
• Maintain good housekeeping and adhere to waste disposal procedures.
• Lead toolbox talks and on-the-job coaching.
• Incorporate PDP goals with group leader approval.
• Present on plant equipment as needed.
• Support IMS inspections to improve plant sustainability.

Skills

Optimizes Processes

Communicates Effectively

Production Mgmt

Production Risk Mgmt

Quality Management

Manages Complexity

Equipment Utilisation

Drives Results

Procedure Mgmt

Accountability

Education

Matric/N3 with Maths, English and Physical Science

Chieta NQF Level 4 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.

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Closing Date 09 November 2026

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EOP: Secunda Operations

Location Secunda, Mpumalanga

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.

• 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

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English and Physical Science
• Chieta NQF Level 4 Chemical Operations

Working Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years

Licenses

Drivers License

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.