Maintenance Assistant Gr 1 Mechanical

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

Job summary

An integrated chemicals and energy company is seeking an Assistant to Artisan in Sasolburg. The role involves assisting with the maintenance of rotating equipment, complying with safety standards, and effectively communicating with clients. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education with Maths and Science, preferably have a driver’s license, and 2-3 years of maintenance experience. Join a company committed to employee development and diversity.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a maintenance environment.
• Familiar with rotating equipment, such as pumps, bearings, fans.
• Basic knowledge of oils and grease.
• Basic knowledge of gaskets and gasket cutting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Artisans on pumps, fans, and blowers.
• Topping up oil and greasing of pump bearing housings.
• Comply with safety standards and procedures.
• Communicate machine conditions to customers.

Skills

Effective communication

Complexity management

Alternative analysis and recommendation

Technical troubleshooting

Equipment utilisation

Decision quality

Action-oriented

Planning and organisation

Accountability

Engineering implementation

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science or NQF2

Valid Code 8 drivers licence

Valid Code 10 drivers licence

Tools

Basic hand tools

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: 10203

Closing Date: 31 October 2025

OME

Sasolburg and Natref Operations

Location: Sasolburg

The successful candidate will be appointed according to the career ladder for MSP positions according to your level of experience and qualifications.

Purpose of Job

Assistant to Artisan on rotating equipment (pumps, fans, gearboxes). To support with the maintenance of mechanical / electro‑mechanical / electro‑mechanical systems and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Operational, Financial and Technical Results

• Assist Artisans on all types of pumps, fans and blowers.
• Housekeeping.
• Topping up oil and greasing of pump / blower / fan bearing housing.

Leadership and Growth Results

• To support Sasol values and goals.
• Share knowledge with colleagues.
• Live safety.

Management Results

• Comply to safety standards / procedures.
• Identify all unsafe conditions and bring under the attention of management.
• Perform basic job execution planning w.r.t. tools, consumables.

Customer and Relationship Results

• Feedback to customer (plant maintenance / production).
• Communicate with customer concerning machine condition, defects as/when required.

Innovation and Improvement Results

• Suggest and implement innovative ideas to make work faster, simpler, better.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science or NQF2 (Must)
• Valid Code 8 drivers licence (Must)Valid Code 10 drivers licence (Wish)

Work Experience

• 2-3 Years’ experience in a maintenance environment.
• Familiar with rotating equipment, eg pumps, bearings, fans etc.
• Basic hand tools knowledge.
• Basic knowledge on oils and grease.
• Basic knowledge on gaskets and gasket cutting.

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Communicates Effectively
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• TC_Engineering Implementation

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.