SHE Process Safety Specialist

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemicals and energy company in Secunda is seeking a Process Safety Specialist to implement safety strategies, evaluate processes, and facilitate risk assessments. The ideal candidate must have at least 6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Process Safety principles.
• Ability to evaluate and optimize risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Process Safety strategy and support risk assessments.
• Facilitate PHA and ad hoc risk assessments.
• Drive operational hub PSM initiatives.

Skills

Process Safety / Environmental

Environmental Permitting/Licensing

Manages Complexity

Environmental Monitoring

Plans and Aligns

Decision Quality

Environmental Risk Management

Process Safety and Hazards Control

Balances Stakeholders

Ensures Accountability

Education

University Bachelor’s Degree / B-Tech in chemical / Mechanical 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 Req ID: 10452

Closing Date: 14 November 2025

OME

HSR: Risk & SHE

Location: Secunda

Purpose of Job

Participate in Process Safety strategy, interpret and implement process safety elements based on One Sasol SHE Excellence approach. Evaluate process operations and design through risk assessments to ensure minimization of accidents, incidents, and events. Facilitate process hazard analysis/studies, auditing, process safety information sharing and operational knowledge support. Implement and enable process safety strategy to meet goals. Ensure root causes of major and significant process safety incidents are determined using correct investigation methodology and shared. Service as team member in the compilation of Sasol process safety related Specifications, Standards and Procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Facilitate PHA and ad hoc risk assessments using methodologies and communicate findings to obtain management’s formal response to PHA recommendations.
• Facilitate/participate in PSSRs, incident investigations and assist in compiling reports, lessons learned and next steps.
• Identify potential or actual changes, assess the effects and improve risk management using hierarchy of controls.
• Assist operations regarding the technical aspects of PSM and clarify PSM standards and elements when required.
• Provide input in design, development and maintenance of the PSM system.
• Provide assurance that PHA information is used in operation of the other PSM elements.
• Develop and maintain plant specific PSM procedures and related checklists where applicable, by interpreting Sasol standards, procedures, specifications and guidelines.
• Drive operational hub PSM initiatives, and plant rollout, embedding of the PSM system.
• Conduct MHI studies where applicable, analyze regulations and ensure compliance.
• Advise on land use/spatial planning for operational areas based on the relevant studies.
• Identify potential process, asset features that could elevate emergency events into major incidents.
• Carry out PSM stand‑by duties, coordinate external risk assessment studies.
• Utilize lessons learned to prevent repeat events.
• Utilize consequence modelling, probability analysis to develop solutions.
• Evaluate the quality of previous risk studies and advise.
• Support and monitor the identification of process of PSCE for preventive maintenance purposes.
• Utilize a FER‑SI tool to derive fire, explosion and toxic index.
• Develop knowledge relating to the field of work, personal mastery in technical skills application.
• Plan and meet production management objectives in technical, professional and expert areas of work.
• Conduct PSM audits and plant inspections to assure the effectiveness of actions taken in response to process safety activities.
• Assist management in preparation for 2nd, 3rd party audits and insurance engineers’ visits by collecting info, organizing, planning, tracking follow‑up.
• Research, propose and assist in the implementation of best practices and fit for purpose solutions to meet changing business and work requirements.
• Gather and analyze data on risk based analysis e.g. PHA, MHI reports, observations, audits, incidents, and advise management on high process safety risks.
• Assist managers to be PSM leaders.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Liaise with accredited engineering facilities.
• Liaise with neighbouring Sasol and non‑Sasol plants on potential incident escalation scenarios.
• Demonstrate influential relationships.
• Attend sharing and networking activities internal and external.
• Deliver knowledge based process safety training.
• Participate in process safety culture transformation programmes and other initiatives.
• Audit and make recommendations on permit to work system.
• Participate in the development and revision of PSM standards, procedures, specs and guidelines through researching, benchmarking, and interpreting technical, legal info and best practices.

Formal Education

University Bachelor’s Degree / B-Tech in chemical / Mechanical Engineering

Working Experience

Experience: 6+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_Process Safety / Environmental
• TC_Environmental Permitting/Licensing
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Environmental Monitoring and Data Management (Engineering)
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• BC_Decision Quality
• TC_S_Environmental Risk Management and Assessment
• TC_S_Process Safety and Hazards Control
• BC_Balances Stakeholders
• 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.