Maintenance Operator Mechanical

Sasol; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasolburg, South Africa, is seeking an Assistant to Artisan to support rotating equipment tasks on pumps, fans and gearboxes. You will assist artisans, ensure safe task execution, maintain housekeeping, and prepare tools for operations in a hands-on maintenance role.

Requires 2–3 years in a maintenance environment, Grade 12 with maths/science or NQF2, and driver’s licences (Code 8 required, Code 10 preferred). Local site experience preferred in Sasolburg.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with maths and science or NQF2 (Must)
• Valid Code 8 drivers licence (Must)
• Valid Code 10 drivers licence (Wish)
• 2–3 years’ experience in a maintenance environment
• Familiar with rotating equipment (pumps, bearings, fans)
• Basic knowledge of oils and grease
• Basic knowledge on gaskets and gasket cutting

Responsibilities

• Assist, support and accompany artisans to ensure safe executions of tasks
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained
• Pack and keep tools in a safe area
• Use hand tools and workshop equipment safely
• Prepare and arrange tools to execute tasks as directed by artisan
• Assist with installation and removal of machine components
• Identify correct oil or lubricant for services
• Drive and deliver samples as required

Skills

Communicates Effectively

Manages Complexity

Analyses Alternatives

Troubleshoots Issues

Equipment Utilisation

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Planning & Organisation

Accountability

Engineering Implementation

Education

Grade 12 with maths & science

Code 8 driver's licence

Code 10 driver's licence (wish)

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.

Location

Sasolburg

Purpose of Job

Assistant to Artisan on rotating equipment (pumps, fans, gearboxes).

Key Accountabilities

• Assist, support and accompany artisans to ensure safe executions of the tasks.
• Ensure that housekeeping is always adhered to.
• Ensure that tools are correctly packed and always kept in safe and well controlled area.
• Ensure safe and correct use of hand tools and other workshop equipment.
• Prepare and arrange tools required to execute different task as instructed by artisan.
• Assist with installation and removal of machine components.
• Identify and ensure correct oil or lubricant for services.
• Drive and deliver samples as and when required.

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.