Process Technician Gr I

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company located in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The role provides advanced technical and operational support to Tank Farm Operations, applying specialist process knowledge and data-driven optimisation to ensure safe, reliable operations and optimal product handling.

The incumbent will identify and implement process improvements, support asset integrity and business continuity, and contribute to continuous improvement and successful project delivery

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3 years in a petrochemical industry.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant processes and report deviations.
• Conduct RCAs and participate in programs to reduce equipment failures.
• Perform material balance and report losses.
• Monitor and report on OWAP, input reason codes.
• Facilities risk assessments, PDA, TRA; Hazop/PHAs participation.
• Develop technical proposals based on practice and theory.
• Facilitate implementation of continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Process optimisation

Root cause analysis

Process safety management

Risk management

Data analysis and reporting

Operational excellence

Asset reliability

Project support

Technical problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

National Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree (BEng/BSc Engineering)

BTech Chemical Engineering

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: 13026

Closing Date: 9 September 2026

OME

MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job: To provide advanced technical and operational support to Tank Farm Operations by applying specialist process knowledge, operational excellence principles, and data-driven optimisation techniques. The incumbent is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements, ensuring safe and reliable operations, optimising product handling and storage, and supporting operational performance, asset integrity, and business continuity objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Plant monitoring and report deviations
• Conduct RCAs and participate on program to reduce equipment failures
• Perform material balance and report on the loses
• Monitor and report on OWAP, input reason codes
• Facilities risk assessments, PDA,TRA
• Participates on Hazop, PHAs
• Conduct RCAs and
• Develop suitable technical proposals based on practical and theoretical knowledge.
• Facilitate implementation of continuous improvement projects. Improve change-over times and efficiencies.
• Updates Plant SOP, Work instruments and checklists
• Support effective implementation and commissioning and decommissioning of solutions for process equipment’s
• Resolve troubleshoot issues that involve quality, equipment set up, and technical issues.
• Demonstrate good understanding of customer needs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise processes and production field operations.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

Essential

• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Advantageous

• Bachelor's Degree (BEng/BSc Engineering)
• BTech Chemical Engineering,

Min Experience

3yrs in a petrochemical industry

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Process optimisation
• Root cause analysis
• Process safety management
• Risk management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Operational excellence
• Asset reliability principles
• Project support and commissioning
• Technical problem solving
• Continuous improvement methodologies

Behavioural Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Decision Quality
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Learning Agility
• Accountability
• Courage and Integrity

Success Measures

The incumbent will be measured against:

• SHE performance and compliance.
• Process safety performance.
• Operational efficiency improvements.
• Product quality and service performance.
• Cost optimisation initiatives.
• Technical problem-solving effectiveness.
• Continuous improvement delivery.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.
• Development of operational capability within the team.

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.