Engineering Clerk - Maintenance Support

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical and energy company is seeking an Engineering Clerk in Secunda to provide essential administrative and coordination support to Maintenance Area Managers and Foremen. The role requires 3–5 years of administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with MOC processes. Responsibilities include logistical support, documentation control, and preparation for audits. Join a company prioritizing safety, quality, and teamwork in a diverse environment. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ administrative experience in maintenance, engineering, petrochemical, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of MOC processes.
• Experience supporting audits (RBI/Holistic/3rd-party) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to Maintenance Area Managers.
• Coordinate meetings, manage requests, and ensure documentation control.
• Track maintenance overtime forms and prepare audit documentation.

Skills

Document Management

Effective Communication

Action Planning

Managing Complexity

Planning and Aligning

Driving Results

Office Administration

Planning and Organisation

Ensuring Accountability

Multi-tasking

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Administrative or technical qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP or similar maintenance/ERP systems

Job description

Overview

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: 10846

Closing Date: 15 December 2025

OME

MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Location: Secunda

Purpose of Job

STO Maintenance is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Engineering Clerk to provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to four Maintenance Area Managers and their respective Maintenance Foremen. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of maintenance operations, proper documentation control, and compliance with internal processes such as MOC and MOCA. The position also supports the preparation and coordination of RBI, Holistic, and 3rd-party audits.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide daily administrative and logistical support to Maintenance Area Managers and Maintenance Foremen.
• Coordinate meetings: scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and tracking of action items.
• Manage stationery and PPE requests, issuance, inventory tracking, and record keeping for all maintenance personnel.
• Administer MOCA tasks and support the MOC (Management of Change) process, including documentation control and workflow monitoring.
• Manage, update, and safeguard all Maintenance Folders in both digital and physical formats.
• Administer and track maintenance overtime forms, ensuring correct approvals and compliance.
• Support the preparation and documentation required for RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) reviews, Holistic Assessments, and 3rd-party audits.
• Prepare reports, presentations, registers, and other maintenance-related documentation.
• Ensure all documentation meets audit, compliance, and record-keeping standards.
• Liaise with internal departments, contractors, service providers, and inspection teams where required.
• Promote strong safety, quality, and compliance culture in all administrative processes.
• Support and assist other STO administration during leave etc.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 / Matric (administration, technical, or business qualification advantageous).
• 3–5 years’ administrative experience in maintenance, engineering, petrochemical, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of MOC processes (advantageous).
• Experience supporting audits (RBI/Holistic/3rd-party) preferred.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP or similar maintenance/ERP systems advantageous).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams in a fast-paced operational environment.

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• Document Management
• Communicates Effectively
• Action Planning
• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Aligns
• Drives Results
• Office Administration
• Planning and Organisation
• Ensures Accountability
• Multi-tasking

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.