Entry-Level Chemical Plant Operator – Safety‑Focused Ops

Sasol; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a Depot Operator at the Alrode site to manage receipt, storage and despatch of products, ensuring compliance with Safety, Health, Environment and Quality standards. The role supports site readiness, accurate sampling and routine inspections to maintain product quality and customer service.

Responsibilities include SOP adherence, equipment maintenance, sample collection and analysis, risk monitoring, and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• N3/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
• NQF 2 Chemical Operations Occupational Trade Qualification (Chemical) / Chemical Plant Operator Qualification.
• Min Experience
• Experience: 1-2 relevant years
• Drives Licence (Code 08) Optional

Responsibilities

• Comply with all standard operating procedures applicable to the site operations
• Decommissioning of plant equipment for maintenance activities
• Commissioning of plant equipment after maintenance activities
• Process risk monitoring (Standby)
• Safe making of equipment - Touch and Tag (identification of equipment) & lock out, drain etc
• Gas testing (confined space entries/hot work)
• housekeeping, plant cleaning
• Liquid sample taking on the ground level and at Height (On top of the Tank)
• Specialised sample taking where applicable
• Correct identification & labelling of samples
• Correct use of sample analysis equipment and interpret laboratory results
• Plant readings
• Plant inspections (Identify and report defects)
• Pre-commissioning inspections
• Emergency equipment
• SHE inspections
• Conduct basic fault finding on equipment during normal and abnormal operations
• Apply corrective actions
• Understand system failure modes (Interlocks, loops)

Skills

BC_Collaborates

TC_Production Resource Management

TC_Production Risk Management

TC_P_Project Quality Management

BC_Manages Complexity

BC_Self-development

TC_Equipment Utilisation

BC_Action Oriented

TC_Production and Procedure Management

BC_Ensures Accountability

Education

N3/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

NQF 2 Chemical Operations Occupational Trade Qualification (Chemical) / Chemical Plant Operator Qualification

Min Experience

Experience: 1-2 relevant years

Drives Licence (Code 08) Optional

Job description

Sasol is seeking a Depot Operator at the Alrode site to manage receipt, storage and despatch of products, ensuring compliance with Safety, Health, Environment and Quality standards. The role supports site readiness, accurate sampling and routine inspections to maintain product quality and customer service.

Responsibilities include SOP adherence, equipment maintenance, sample collection and analysis, risk monitoring, and emergency preparedness.