Metallurgical Assistant

SASOL; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is a global energy and chemicals company seeking a hands-on apprentice/technician to assist metallurgical engineers in the execution of tasks within the laboratory and workshop. The role supports the Laboratory Manager and operates within the metallurgical testing environment in Secunda.

Applicants should have a National Senior Certificate with Mathematics, English, and Physical Science, a Code 08 driver’s license, and a safety-focused approach.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics, English & Physical Science.
• 0-1+ relevant years of experience in metallurgical laboratory/work.
• Code 08 driver’s license (Must).
• Safety-oriented and familiar with basic machining equipment and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Metallurgical Engineers with the execution of their tasks.
• Execute tasks as directed by the Laboratory Manager within scope of work.
• Work within the Metallurgical testing laboratory and workshop.

Skills

Manages Complexity

Analyse Alternatives

Troubleshoots Technical Issues

Equipment Utilisation

Situational Adaptability

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Planning and Organisation

Ensures Accountability

Engineering Implementation

Education

National Senior Certificate with Mathematics, English & Physical Science

Tools

CNC Milling

Lathe

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

13586

Closing Date

20 Novemebr 2026

OME

EOP: Secunda Operations

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

• To assist the Metallurgical Engineers with the execution of their tasks.
• To execute any task required by the Laboratory Manager with in your scope of work
• The jobs execution is within the Metallurgical testing laboratory and workshop.

Key Accountabilities

• Ability to handle workshop tools (band saw, milling machine, bench grinder and lathe (Wish)
• Ability to handle power tools (115 mm grinder, pencil grinder and drill) (Must)
• Corrosion Background (Wish)
• Aptitude for technical related tasks
• Ability to perform physical work in laboratory, workshop and on Synfuels site, must be able to lift equipment and samples weighing 20 kg.
• Experience working on CNC milling and lathe machines (Highly advantageous)
• Technical management of the work done by the laboratory
• Achieving the goals set for metallurgical engineering laboratory
• Maintaining systems to manage the operation of the laboratory
• Ensuring safety systems are in placeWorking independently without much supervision
• High level of integrity
• Deliver quality work
• Be able to perform mechanical testing
• Preparation of samples
• Must pass Sasol Medical Physical fitness test

Formal Education

National Senior Certificate with Mathematics, English & Physical Science

Working Experience

Experience: 0-1+ relevant years

• Code 08 driver’s license (Must)
• Apprentice Artisan Qualification (Boilermaker or fitter) (Wish)
• Specific experience required
• Practical metallurgical laboratory experience (Wish)
• Safety-orientated (Must)
• Familiarity with the operation of basic machining equipment and power tools
• Good physical health
• Ability to work under pressure

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Situational Adaptability
• 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.