Foreman Diesels (LHD & Tractors) X2

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol’s Syferfontein Colliery in Secunda, Mpumalanga seeks a Diesel Workshop Supervisor to lead frontline teams, manage maintenance and drive safety, quality, and cost outcomes. You will allocate tasks, oversee repairs, and coordinate with Engineering and Production to keep critical mining equipment running.

The role requires a formal diesel trade qualification, 5+ years of workshop leadership experience, and a strong focus on safe work practices and process discipline.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
• Recognised Diesel Mechanic Trade Test.
• Flameproof and 8 gasses (Must).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all diesel workshop activities.
• Allocate work to Diesel Artisans, Mechanics and Assistants.
• Ensure planned maintenance is completed according to schedule.
• Manage breakdown response and prioritise critical equipment.
• Ensure equipment is repaired correctly and returned to service safely.
• Monitor equipment availability, reliability and downtime.
• Inspect completed work and ensure acceptable workmanship.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate major component changes and rebuilds.
• Ensure correct tools, spares and materials are available for planned work.
• Control workshop housekeeping and equipment condition.
• Ensure employees follow mine safety standards and safe work procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks and communicate daily work priorities.
• Coach and develop junior employees and Assistants.
• Monitor employee performance and address poor workmanship or unsafe behaviour.
• Liaise with Engineering management, Production and other departments.
• Assist with investigations into equipment failures and incidents.
• Monitor workshop costs and responsible use of parts and materials.
• Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, mine standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Action Planning

Engineering Tech

Engineering Design

SHE Policies

Engineering Development

Accountability

Effective Communication

Complexity Management

Results Orientation

Process Optimization

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Diesel Mechanic Trade Test

Flameproof & 8 gasses

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 13486

Closing Date 11 November 2026

OME

MIN: Mining

Syferfontein Colliery

Location Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

Accountable for first line leadership and management of team members to enable the work of self and teammembers and building their expertise and skills, and deliver frontline team results such as Safety, Production,Maintenance, Quality, Cost and Motivation.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and coordinate all diesel workshop activities.
• Allocate work to Diesel Artisans, Mechanics and Assistants.
• Ensure planned maintenance is completed according to schedule.
• Manage breakdown response and prioritise critical equipment.
• Ensure equipment is repaired correctly and returned to service safely.
• Monitor equipment availability, reliability and downtime.
• Inspect completed work and ensure acceptable workmanship.
• Ensure job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records are completed accurately.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate major component changes and rebuilds.
• Ensure correct tools, spares and materials are available for planned work.
• Control workshop housekeeping and equipment condition.
• Ensure employees follow mine safety standards and safe work procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks and communicate daily work priorities.
• Coach and develop junior employees and Assistants.
• Monitor employee performance and address poor workmanship or unsafe behaviour.
• Liaise with Engineering management, Production and other departments.
• Assist with investigations into equipment failures and incidents.
• Monitor workshop costs and responsible use of parts and materials.
• Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, mine standards and legal requirements.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
• Recognised Diesel Mechanic Trade Test
• Flameproof and 8 gasses (Must)

Working Experience

• Experience: 5+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_Action Planning
• TC_Engineering Technology
• TC_Engineering design
• TC_SHE Policies, Procedures and Standards
• TC_Engineering Development
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• BC_Communicates Effectively
• BC_Manages Complexity
• BC_Drives Results
• BC_Optimizes Work Processes

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.