Shutdown Planner

Sasol Limited; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a Shutdown Planner based in Sasolburg to execute shutdown planning, interpret the shutdown scope, and break it into individual activities. You will coordinate shutdown activities using planning tools, develop schedules with Operations, Maintenance and Shutdown Contractors, load resources, capture milestones, and identify critical paths.

The role requires proactive progress reporting, adherence to Change Management, and close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• Occupational Trade Qualification (NQF4)
• 5 years in maintenance or project/shutdown planning environment

Responsibilities

• Execute shutdown planning functions, including interpretation of shutdown scope and breakdown into activities.
• Coordinate shutdown activities through planning and resource scheduling tools, techniques, and activities.
• Develop shutdown schedules with Operations and Maintenance and Shutdown Contractors.
• Gather data and prepare resource loading of schedules.
• Capture key milestones, start dates, and end dates.
• Identify critical paths and float.
• Assist in progress reporting against baseline.
• Ensure Shutdown projects are captured on EIS.
• Alert shutdown team to concerns of potential deviations.
• Provide up-to-date feedback on shutdown activities during shutdowns.

Skills

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Review and Reporting

BC_Directs Work

BC_Decision Quality

BC_Manages Ambiguity

TC_Planning and Organisation

TC_Quality Control and Reliability

BC_Balances Stakeholders

TC_Compliance Management

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Occupational Trade Qualification (NQF4)

5 years in maintenance or project/shutdown planning environment

Job description

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Shutdown Planner

Posting Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location: Sasolburg

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.

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Closing Date

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Sasolburg and Natref Operations

Location

Sasolburg

Purpose of Job

• Execute shutdown planning functions, including the interpretation of shutdown scope and the breakdown thereof into individual activities.
• Coordinate shutdown activities through the application of planning and resource scheduling tools, techniques, and activities.
• Develop shutdown schedules in conjunction with Operations and Maintenance and Shutdown Contractors.
• Gather data and prepare resource loading of schedules.
• Capture key milestones, start dates, and end dates.
• Identify critical paths and float.
• Assist in progress reporting against baseline.
• Ensure Shutdown projects are captured on EIS.
• Alert shutdown team to concerns of potential deviations.
• Provide up-to-date feedback on shutdown activities during shutdowns.
• Assist in resolving resource re-allocation and make new plans to protect critical paths during shutdowns.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the shutdown and actively participate in the successful execution of the shutdown.
• Compile shutdown schedules in planning software.
• Develop with the Shutdown Management Team a shutdown's critical path, activities, and resources required to execute a successful shutdown.
• Develop baseline schedules through the Interactive Planning Session with the SD project team.
• Utilise schedule performance data in the updating and forecasting of schedules.
• Incorporate Contractors schedules into project schedules for tracking overall status.
• Develop and update S-curves for Engineering, Procurement and Construction work based on resource-loaded schedules.
• Provide oversight of EC Contractor planning activates.
• Compile detail shutdown plans, BU consolidated plans, and resource plans.
• Prepare status reports according to agreed reporting calendar.
• Implement and maintain tools which will provide the information necessary for the shutdown teams to realistically plan and accurately assess status as it relates to labour hour budgets, progress and earned value.
• Execute duties in accordance with procedures and strategies to ensure reliability with respect to planning information.
• Ensure no revisions are made to baseline schedule until written approvals are obtained per shutdown management and Change Management Procedures during shutdowns.
• Revise schedules according to change approvals.
• Ensure all approval and review processes are followed according to procedures and policies.
• Ensure agreed upon reporting requirements are delivered against deadlines.
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
• Implement Sasol Group's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable the achievement of operational excellence.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Occupational Trade Qualification (NQF4)

5 years in maintenance or project/shutdown planning environment

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Review and Reporting

BC_Directs Work

BC_Decision Quality

BC_Manages Ambiguity

TC_Planning and Organisation

TC_Quality Control and Reliability

BC_Balances Stakeholders

TC_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.

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.