Maintenance Operator Mechanical Gr 2 x3

SASOL; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a Maintenance Operator Mechanical at Secunda Operations to support the Mechanical Maintenance team. You will provide effective equipment maintenance assistance, follow procedures, and contribute to reliability and sustainability of critical equipment.

The role requires safety adherence, participation in daily meetings, and active engagement in training to advance competency and skills within a dynamic chemical and energy facility.

Qualifications

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science is required.
• CHIETA NQF Level 2 and Level 4 indicate mechanical competency.
• Relevant experience in mechanical maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment.
• Participate in root cause analyses and provide feedback to RCA teams.
• Carry out work according to planning and schedules.
• Attend daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Provide progress feedback to supervisor.
• Maintain safety standards and proper waste disposal.
• Identify faults to ensure equipment availability.
• Attend training to improve competency and skills.
• Identify development needs and coordinate with the group leader.
• Support business goals by meeting deadlines.
• Perform plant inspections and repairs for reliability.
• Provide progress feedback to customers on work progress.
• Conduct IMS inspections to improve plant sustainability.
• Ensure accurate history feedback for renewals and spares.
• Attend toolbox talks, PDAs, RCAs to improve safety.
• Spot continuous improvement opportunities in own area.

Skills

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Planning & organizing

Team communication

Education

Matric/N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science

CHIETA NQF Level 2: Mechanical

CHIETA NQF Level 4 (Wish)

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

13647

Closing date

20 November 2026

OME

EOP: Secunda Operations

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Short Description / Purpose Of Job

Maintenance Operator Mechanical supports the Mechanical Maintenance team by providing effective equipment maintenance assistance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, to increase stability and maintain sustainability of equipment.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams
• Carries out work according to planning
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Applies and adheres to safety standards and requirements to support safety
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
• Identifies faults by using applicable methods to ensure equipment availability
• Attends training courses and seminars as per training matrix to improve competency and skills
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader approval
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines
• Performs plant inspections, and repairs as required to ensure equipment reliability
• Provides adequate feedback to customers on work progress
• Conducts My IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/upgrades and critical spares are replaced
• Attends and interacts in toolbox talks to improve plant safety
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability
• Spot continuous improvement opportunities in own work area

Formal Education

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science
• CHIETA NQF Level 2: Mechanical
• CHIETA NQF Level 4 (Wish)

Min Experience

1+ year relevant experience

Licenses

Drivers License

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.