Metallurgic Engineer

Sasol Limited; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol Limited is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer I to provide metallurgical engineering support for Sasolburg and broader operations. The role focuses on failure analysis, material selection, corrosion studies, and risk‑based improvements to ensure safety and reliability.

Requirements include a University Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, plus credentials such as ECSA registration. The position emphasizes governance, quality systems, and proactive technical collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• ECSA registered Professional Engineer (Wish)
• Strong planning and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and governance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure analyses, material recommendations, corrosion studies and mitigation, damage assessments, materials testing, RCA inputs, heat treatment and remaining life studies.
• Update and maintain metallurgical and corrosion flow diagrams.
• Provide adhoc metallurgical expert support for projects and operations.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, Inspection, Group Technology and external consultants, contractors and providers to maintain best practices.
• Assist in the selection of external service providers by measuring their technical competence.
• Assist with scorecard objectives for Metallurgical Engineering.
• Participate and conform to safety initiatives, systems and procedures.
• Conform to quality management system of metallurgical department and laboratory.
• Interpret and translate business requirements into a Metallurgical Engineering strategy.
• Drive proactive plant engineering and technical support.
• Take accountability for metallurgical and technology selection in area of responsibility.
• Participate in interfaces and structures to align and integrate metallurgical engineering into the wider technical and operational fraternity.
• Ensure sound problem definition and disciplined governance of technical delivery on long term metallurgical and welding development projects.
• Ensure governance of practices for the disciplines including monitoring and audits.
• Establish specialised metallurgical capabilities and networks to enable optimum technical solutions.
• Ensure equipment longevity by monitoring critical operating and design parameters linked to metallurgical damage mechanisms and flag deviations/concerns.
• Interpret codes and standards and advise/signoff on contingencies for deviation; define discipline specific standards and best practices.
• Ensure specific quality assurance.
• Establish deviation control in all metallurgical engineering activities.
• Adhere to policies and standards during project implementation; review policies, specifications and standards regularly.
• Manage risks by identifying, analysing and mitigating them to acceptable levels.

Skills

Action Planning

Complexity Management

Alternative Analysis

Decision Quality

Planning and Organisation

Compliance Management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Metallurgic Engineer

Posting Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: Sasolburg

Company: Sasol

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.

Sasolburg and Natref Operations

Location

Sasolburg

Purpose of Job

A Metallurgical Engineer I will provide metallurgical engineering support and expertise to the required area of responsibility, ensuring that metallurgical focus areas are aligned with targets in the area. The will execute metallurgical research and development projects aimed at alleviating long-term and/or repetitive failures.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct failure analyses, material recommendations, corrosion studies and mitigation, damage assessments, materials testing, RCA inputs, heat treatment and remaining life studies
• Update and maintain metallurgical and corrosion flow diagrams
• Provide adhoc metallurgical expert support for projects and operations
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, Inspection, Group Technology and external consultants, contractors and providers to maintain best practices
• Assist in the selection of external service providers by measuring their technical competence
• Assist with scorecard objectives for Metallurgical Engineering
• Participate and conform to safety initiatives, systems and procedures
• Conform to quality management system of metallurgical department and laboratory
• Interpret and translate business requirements into a Metallurgical Engineering strategy
• Drive proactive plant engineering and technical support
• Take accountability for the metallurgical and technology and technology selection in area of responsibility
• Participate in interfaces and structures to align and integrate metallurgical engineering into the wider technical and operational fraternity
• Ensure sound problem definition and disciplined governance of technical delivery on long term metallurgical and welding development projects
• Ensure governance of practices for the disciplines including monitoring and audits
• Establish specialised metallurgical capabilities and networks to enable optimum technical solutions
• Ensure equipment longevity by monitoring critical operating and design parameters linked to metallurgical damage mechanisms and flag deviations/concerns
• Interpret codes and standards and advise/signoff on contingencies for deviation Define discipline specific standards and best practices
• Ensure specific quality assurance
• Establish deviation control in all metallurgical engineering activities
• Adhere to policies and standards during project implementation Review policies, specifications and standards on a regular basis
• Manage risks by making sure that all risks are identified, analysed and mitigated to acceptable levels

Formal Education

University Bachelors Degree

Working Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years

Certification & Professional Membership

ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (Wish)

Required Personal and Professional Skills

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.