Chemical Plant Operator

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 180 000; Part time

Job summary

A global energy and chemical company in Secunda is seeking a part-time Maintenance Coordinator to manage maintenance services within production lines. The role requires an Occupational Trade Qualification and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will possess skills in distributed control systems and effective communication. Join a diverse team that focuses on safety and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• 2 relevant years of experience in maintenance and repair services.
• Ability to coordinate and direct process operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and repair services for production processes.
• Conduct on-the-job coaching and identify training needs.
• Participate in shifts and emergency situations effectively.

Skills

Medical Collection

Forklift

Distributed Control Systems

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Maintenance

Programmable Logic Controllers

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.

Job Req Id

11091

Closing date

27 January 2026

OME

OPP: Secunda Ops

City/Town

Secunda

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 leaders 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: 2 relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• BCOptimizes Work Processes
• BCCommunicates Effectively
• TCProduction Resource Management
• TCProduction Risk Management
• TCPProject Quality Management
• BCManages Complexity
• TCEquipment Utilisation
• BCDrives Results
• TCProduction and Procedure Management
• BCEnsures 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 Sasols 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.

Required Experience

Chief

Key Skills

• Medical Collection
• Forklift
• Distributed Control Systems
• caterpillar
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Math
• Wastewater
• Mechanical Knowledge
• OSHA
• Maintenance
• Programmable Logic Controllers

Employment Type

Part-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1