Chief Foreman - Secunda - Sasol

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemicals and energy sector is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance processes and ensure production targets are met. The role requires strong leadership skills, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a Grade 12/N3 with Mathematics and Physical Science, along with a University Diploma and a preference for a Millwright Trade Certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience, including at least 2 years as a Foreman.
• Grade 12 / N3 with Mathematics, Physical Science, and English OR University Diploma.
• Trade Certificate in Millwright preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute engineering and maintenance strategies to meet department KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance programs and implement operational projects.
• Maintain safety standards and continuous safety performance improvements.

Skills

Engineering technology

Commercial agility

Business ownership

Innovation

Customer centricity

Collaboration

Leadership

Talent development

Education

Grade 12 / N3 with Mathematics, Physical Science, and English

University Diploma

Trade Certificate in Millwright

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-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.

Closing Date

29 May 2025

Geographical Area

Secunda, Mpumalanga

OME

EMI: Mining

Purpose of Job

To manage the engineering maintenance processes within the appointed area of responsibility to enable various mining teams to reach production targets within the principles of QCDSM.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and execute engineering and maintenance strategies and overhaul plans daily to meet department KPIs, including equipment repair and replacement.
• Manage maintenance costs against the budget and ensure equipment availability by effectively managing downtime, shifts, MTTF, and MTTR.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance programs and implement operational projects, engineering compliance, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with engineering principles, legislation, and governance bodies, including SOP/COP implementation.
• Assess economic and engineering viability of major business cases; provide inspection expertise and coaching.
• Manage condition monitoring programs, conduct failure trend analysis, root cause analysis, and execute predictive maintenance recommendations.
• Support departments in achieving targets through coordinated planning and cost control.
• Maintain safety standards and continuous safety performance improvements to ensure zero harm, fatalities, and LWDCR.
• Oversee recruitment, training, coaching, and career development, managing staffing levels and employee engagement.

Formal Education

Grade 12 / N3 with Mathematics, Physical Science, and English OR University Diploma. Trade Certificate in Millwright preferred.

Working Experience

Minimum 10 years relevant experience, including at least 2 years as a Foreman.

Required Personal and Professional Skills

Skills include engineering technology, commercial agility, business ownership, innovation, engineering design, customer centricity, SHE policies, collaboration, leadership, talent development, self-development, partnership, engineering development, and delivery excellence.

Sasol is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Our application process is automated; if you do not hear back within 60 days, consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest and wish you success in your career pursuits with Sasol.