Snr Artisan Diesel Mechanic

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a skilled technician to join their team in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will monitor automotive machinery operations, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety standards while contributing to the company's maintenance strategies. A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, as well as a National Senior Certificate and an Occupational Trade Certificate in Diesel Mechanics, are required. The role encourages participation in safety assessments and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 4+ relevant years of experience in similar roles.
• Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline.
• Ability to apply emergency procedures and hazard identification.

Responsibilities

• Observe operation and verify conformance to specifications.
• Participate in daily morning meetings to discuss assignments.
• Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction.

Skills

Plant Equipment Maintenance

Customer Focus

Manages Complexity

Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions

Troubleshoots Technical Issues

Equipment Utilisation

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Planning and Organisation

Ensures Accountability

Education

National Senior Certificate

Occupational Trade Certificate (Diesel Mechanic)

Job description

Sasol – About Us

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75‑year heritage. We use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products worldwide. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the centre of everything we do.

Job Details

Job Req Id: 10707
Closing Date: 3 December 2025
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
OMES: Mining
MRS: Mining

Purpose of Job

Observe operation of automotive machines and verify conformance to specifications and quality standards to meet production targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Proven competence in pre‑identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems.
• Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system.
• Understand planning work management system.
• Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge.
• Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.
• Able to apply emergency procedures.
• Read, interpret and implement task risk assessment.
• Hazard identification/task risk assessments.
• Participate in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines.
• Provide adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress.
• Participate in root cause analyses and provide feedback to RCA teams.
• Participate in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety.
• Maintain good housekeeping and adhere to waste disposal procedures.
• Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context.
• Participate in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development.
• Identify personal training and development needs, and incorporate into PDP with group leader's approval.
• Lead by example (walks the talk).
• Assist with the development of work instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency.
• Take the lead in team efforts/tasks.
• Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path).
• Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction.
• Mentor learners/artisans informally.
• Conduct My IMS physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability.
• Work effectively in a team.
• Attend and interact in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability.
• Provide adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress.
• Ensure the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/upgrades and critical spares are replaced.
• Give input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate / N3 Certificate (Mathematics, Physical Science & English)
• Occupational Trade Certificate (Diesel Mechanic)

Working Experience

Experience: 4+ relevant years.

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_Plant Equipment Maintenance
• BC_Customer Focus
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• BC_Ensures Accountability

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.