Industrial Engineer Simulation Modelling

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy and chemicals company is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The role involves supporting mining operations through advanced decision-making techniques and industrial engineering skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of experience, with strong analytical abilities and familiarity with modelling tools like Python and SQL. Successful candidates will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in industrial engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of modelling tools.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support mining operations with decision-making capabilities using industrial engineering skills.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the organisation.
• Mentor and develop Engineers-in-Training.

Skills

Simio

Arena

AnyLogic

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel VBA

Education

University Bachelor's Degree

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 Req Id: 10771

Closing Date: 8 December 2025

OME: MRS : Mining

Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga

Role Category: Execution

Purpose of Job: The Role will support the Sasol Mining Operations with advance decision making capabilities by applying industrial engineering (IE) skills, techniques and knowledge. This role executes, advises and facilitates improvement related solutions making use of technical tools and data driven decision making practices. In addition, this role conceptualizes, develops and implements data related improvement solutions. The role supports technology advances from a data and process perspective, fosters a data driven decision making culture and supports Business Improvement initiatives on a strategic, tactical and operational level.

Key Accountabilities

Simulation Modelling & Advanced Analytics

• Advance integrated complex decision making capabilities by enabling modelling tools and adopting advances in technology.
• Identifying opportunities via system analysis and translate modelling insights into practical recommendations with clear value cases, risks, and implementation requirements.
• Support and enable the Sasol Mining Operations by applying industrial engineering skills, techniques and knowledge to leverage company resources that optimise both production and non-production processes.
• Use simulation outcomes to quantify constraints, forecast performance, evaluate capital investment options, and recommend optimal operating strategies.

Process Optimisation, Operational Excellence & Industrial Engineering

• Provide system and process intelligence to operations to drive continuous improvement, assisting in identifying and addressing sources of inefficiency, variability, and cost drivers.
• Influence and assist operations in the roll‑out & sustained application of improvement solutions developed.
• Support the rationalisation, simplification and optimisation of workflows, standards and operating practices.
• Benchmark processes internally and externally, updating standards and best practices to remain competitive.
• Contribute to the Industrial Engineering practices through engineering analysis, modelling insights, and structured business improvement interventions.
• Identify and communicate SHE risks and ensure all solutions meet regulatory and company requirements.

People Development, Relationships & Capability Building

• Mentor and develop Engineers‑in‑Training in modelling, analytical methods, and industrial engineering principles.
• Support the development of modelling tools, templates, and practices to grow advanced decision making capability within the business.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Participate in communities of practice.

Performance, Personal Mastery & Values

• Drive own development through continuous learning in modelling tools, analytics, digital engineering, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Participate in performance discussions and build a strong technical career path.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, negotiation skills, and the ability to operate confidently in a diverse environment.
• Promote the One Sasol behaviour model and act with integrity, respect and professionalism.
• Adhere to Sasol values.

Modelling / analytics knowledge

• Simio
• Arena
• AnyLogic
• Python
• SQL
• Power BI / Tableau
• Excel VBA

Formal Education

University Bachelors Degree

Working Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Optimizes Work Processes
• TC_Action Planning
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• TC_Assessment
• BC_Decision Quality
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• 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.