Senior Specialist Commercial Energy Projects

Sasol Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol Limited in Sandton seeks a seasoned Commercial Advisor to provide advisory, deal structuring and contract drafting for the Integrated Gas and Business Building units. You will support investment opportunities, negotiate complex agreements and shape strategic deals across global markets.

The role requires deep commercial acumen, 9+ years of experience, and a relevant 3- to 4-year degree. This full-time position offers exposure to high-impact projects in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience in commercial advisory, deal structuring or contract negotiations.
• 3-4 year university degree or equivalent required.
• Proven ability to structure, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical insight and knowledge to development and shaping of business strategy.
• Understand industry fundamentals, business models, costs and economics in strategic markets.
• Lead transaction structuring and contract negotiations support for Projects and BD&I.
• Manage rights and obligations of commercial contracts through development and operations.
• Lead the Partnering Framework to identify preferred partners for growth projects.
• Provide specialist commercial advisory on investment opportunities to build sustainable businesses.
• Build internal and external networks to facilitate opportunities.
• Lead negotiation of governance agreements and supply contracts.

Skills

BC_Communicates Effectively

TC_Business Acumen

BC_Business Insight

TC_Business Reporting

TC_Commercial Acumen

TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend

TC_Data Collection and Analysis

BC_Action Oriented

BC_Ensures Accountability

BC_Strategic Mindset

Education

3-4-year Relevant University Degree

Job description

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Posting Date: Oct 26, 2026

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.

Job Requisition ID

13443

Purpose of Job

To provide commercial advisory, partnering, deal structuring and contract drafting and negotiation advice and service to Business Building and the Integrated Gas Business.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide critical insight and knowledge to development and shaping of business strategy
• Understand underlying industry fundamentals incl business models, costs and local/global economics in strategic markets.
• Transaction structuring and contract negotiations support for Projects and Business Development through all phases of BD&I.
• Management of rights & obligations of commercial contracts through development phases and during operations.
• Lead the implementation of the Partnering Framework to identify preferred partners for strategic growth projects and transactions
• Provide specialist commercial advisory on investment opportunities to build and grow sustainable businesses.
• Build effective internal and external networks to facilitate commercial and business development opportunities.
• Lead the negotiation of the commercial framework agreements, co-operation agreements, JOINT Development Agreements, Deefstock Supply Agreements, Purchas & Sale agreements, NDAs etc.
• Network, transfer of knowledge and learnings enabling internal capacity building.
• Understand the leading and emerging trends in the competitive landscape.
• Ensure robust and accurate investment and business analysis for projects and transactions

Working Experience

• 9+ relevant years

Formal Education

• 3-4-year Relevant University Degree

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Communicates Effectively

TC_Business Acumen

BC_Business Insight

TC_Business Reporting

TC_Commercial Acumen

TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions

TC_Data Collection and Analysis

BC_Action Oriented

BC_Ensures Accountability

BC_Strategic Mindset

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.