Engineering Application Specialist

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking an Instrumentation SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) Application Specialist for our Secunda operations. The role focuses on supporting and administering SPI across the business, ensuring data integrity and governance while liaising with engineers and project teams.

The successful candidate will apply instrumentation engineering knowledge to support engineering data management, system upgrades, and digitalization initiatives within a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma, BTech or Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in instrumentation engineering, maintenance, projects, or engineering services.
• 2 years' experience using SPI or similar engineering data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide application support and administration for SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
• Configure and maintain SPI data structures, reference data, standards, and application settings.
• Investigate and resolve SPI-related issues raised by users.
• Liaise with engineers, technicians, project teams, and external service providers regarding SPI requirements and support activities.
• Support system upgrades, testing, migrations, and implementation activities.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency of instrumentation data.
• Governance and compliance including user access and audit readiness.

Skills

Instrumentation Engineering

SPI

Data Governance

Engineering Data Management

System Administration

Education

Instrumentation Engineering

Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation)

Process Control Engineering

Related Technical Discipline

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation

SmartPlant SPF/SDx

SmartPlant P&ID

MS Office Suite

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 Requisition ID

12900

Closing Date

24 August 2026

OME

Regional Operations and Asset Services

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically competent Instrumentation SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) Application Specialist to support and administer our engineering information systems. The successful candidate will leverage their instrumentation engineering knowledge to maintain data integrity, support engineering projects, provide system governance, and ensure effective utilization of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) across the business.

The role requires a strong understanding of instrumentation engineering principles combined with experience in engineering data management and SmartPlant Instrumentation administration.

Key Accountabilities

Engineering Application Support

• Provide application support and administration for SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
• Configure and maintain SPI data structures, reference data, standards, and application settings.
• Investigate and resolve application-related issues raised by users.
• Liaise with engineers, technicians, project teams, and external service providers regarding SPI requirements and support activities.
• Support system upgrades, testing, migrations, and implementation activities.

Instrumentation Data Management

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of instrumentation engineering data.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and governance of instrument indexes, loop diagrams, hook-ups, cable schedules, and related deliverables.
• Perform data quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with engineering standards.

User Support and Training

• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering users.
• Develop and maintain works instructions, procedures, and user documentation.

Governance and Compliance

• Manage user access and security in accordance with company governance requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness and support compliance activities.
• Promote adherence to engineering and data management standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows and data management processes.
• Assist with the implementation of system enhancements and process improvements.
• Participate in digitalization and engineering information management initiatives.

Formal Education

Advanced Diploma, BTech, or Degree in:

• Instrumentation Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation)
• Process Control Engineering
• Related Technical Discipline

Working Experience

Minimum Requirement:

• 5 years' experience in instrumentation engineering, maintenance, projects, or engineering services.
• Practical experience with instrumentation design, maintenance, or plant operations.
• 2 years' experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) or similar engineering data management systems.
• Experience in petrochemical, mining, energy, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.

Technica Knowledge:

• Instrumentation and control systems.
• Instrument indexes and loop management.
• Field instrumentation and control valves.
• Process control principles.
• Engineering drawings and documentation.
• SPI modules and functionality.
• Engineering data governance and quality management.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Advantageous:

• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) administration experience.
• SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) /SDx Smart Digital Plant exposure.
• SmartPlant P&ID experience.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or business units.
• Experience with engineering information management systems.
• Knowledge of data migration and engineering system integrations.

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Collaborates
• BC_Communicates Effectively
• TC_Manage Organisational Effectiveness
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Review and Reporting
• BC_Situational Adaptability
• TC_Compliance 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.