Data Analyst

Sasol Limited; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a Data Analyst to enable standardized KPI reporting across operations, analyse performance data, and support KPI governance. You will help automate reporting processes and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely insights.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of data analytics experience, with strong skills in Excel, SQL, Power BI, SAP or Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Business or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in data analytics.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Power BI, SAP or Microsoft Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Enable standardized KPI reporting across operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand reporting needs.
• Collate KPI results for executive reporting and steering committees.
• Create and maintain BI dashboards to track KPIs and trends.
• Identify gaps and opportunities and support KPI automation.

Skills

Data analytics

KPI reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

BI storytelling

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering/Science/Business) or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

SAP

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Job description

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Data Analyst

Posting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Company: Sasol

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 Requisition ID

13278

Closing Date

OME

EOP: Projects & Engineering

Location

Sasolburg/ Secunda/ Sandton

Purpose of Job

• Enablement of standardised operations Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and supporting measures across all operations to enable consistent reporting and aligned performance management.
• Be a gatekeeper between Operations KPI standards and Functional requirements with regards to performance measurement.
• Track operations performance and practices result for all Operations OMEs.
• Analyse KPI results to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Benchmarking of internal KPI performance & practices.
• Defining data and system enablement requirements to automate the operations KPI measurements.

Key Accountabilities

Business Results

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and requirements for reporting and data analysis.
• Collate performance results across operations OME’s for reporting to Operations Steering Committee.
• Provide Operations KPI performance visibility and intelligence through standard measurement & reporting practices.
• Create and maintain BI reports & dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends.
• Seek report automation solutions for cascading KPI’s to fit all operation's levels of work.

Governance and Compliance

• Support the development and enablement of Operations performance KPI standards through the Metrics Management System.
• Provide guidance to business on measurement and reporting of operations metrics.
• Provide assurance to business that KPIs are measured according to standard across Operations through audits.
• Provide assurance to business that critical controls consistently deliver the intended operational and business outcomes through KPI Audits.
• Communicate audit findings and insights to stakeholders.
• Support alignment of KPI standards and performance visibility across OME’s.

Formal Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering/Science/Business) or equivalent.

Working Experience

• Minimum of 5 years exposure in Data Analytics environment.
• Understanding Sasol Ops systems and processes will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, SAP or Microsoft Azure DevOps)

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• TC_Enterprise Readiness Assessment
• TC_Policies and Procedures
• TC_Assessment
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• LC_Commercial Agility
• LC_Business Ownership
• LC_External Focus
• LC_Customer Centricity
• LC_Business Requirements Analysis
• LC_Inspirational
• LC_Builds Talent
• LC_Developing Self
• LC_Partnerships
• LC_Delivery Excellence

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.