Senior Manager Change Management & People Transformation

Sasol; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a seasoned Change Management Leader to shape strategy and enable sustainable adoption across the Sasol Group. You will lead enterprise-wide change initiatives, develop governance and stakeholder plans, and embed methodologies to maximize value.

Responsibilities include partnering with HR, Communications and business leaders, driving a customer-centric culture, and managing risk and communications for complex programmes across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience in enterprise change management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management with delivery excellence.
• Ability to shape strategy, align stakeholders and enable sustainable adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide change and transformation initiatives across the Sasol Group.
• Develop change strategies, governance frameworks, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Embed change methodologies, tools, and practices that drive adoption and value.
• Partner with business leaders, HR, and Communications to align transformation objectives.
• Drive customer-centric culture and behavioural change aligned to business strategy.
• Oversee communication, impact assessment, and risk management for complex programmes.
• Track adoption, measure effectiveness, and implement improvements.
• Build organisational change capability through leadership enablement and partnerships.
• Design and implement change frameworks, toolkits, and interventions for leaders and teams.
• Coordinate transformation initiatives and manage interdependencies across regions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Data collection & analysis

Planning & organisation

Digital literacy

Delivery excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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: 13034

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

OME: PSR: HR Operation

Purpose of Job

Lead enterprise change management and people transformation by shaping strategy, aligning stakeholders and enabling sustainable adoption across the Sasol Group.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead enterprise-wide change and transformation initiatives across the Sasol Group.
• Develop change strategies, governance frameworks, and stakeholder engagement plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Embed change methodologies, tools, and practices that drive adoption and sustainable outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders, HR, and Communications to align transformation objectives and messaging.
• Drive customer-centric culture and behavioural change aligned to business strategy.
• Oversee communication, impact assessment, and risk management for complex change programmes.
• Track adoption, measure effectiveness, and implement improvements to maximise business value.
• Build organisational change capability through leadership enablement, partnerships, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement change frameworks, toolkits, and interventions to support leaders and teams.
• Coordinate transformation initiatives and manage interdependencies across business units.
• Leverage employee insights, culture metrics, and benchmarking to enhance engagement and performance.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and provide tailored transformation solutions across regions and functions.

Formal Education

• University bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant qualification

Working Experience

• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills:

Commercial Agility, Business Ownership, Innovation, External Focus, Customer Centricity, Collaboration, Inspirational Leadership, Talent Development, Self-Development, Partnerships, Delivery Excellence, Policies and Procedures, Assessment, Data Collection and Analysis, Planning and Organisation, People Advocacy, Digital Integration, Digital Literacy, Business Acumen, and Compliance Management.

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.