Snr Artisan Diesel Mechanic x7

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. The Secunda site seeks an experienced artisan to observe operation of automotive machines, verify conformance to specifications, and contribute to production targets.

This role emphasizes safety, discipline, and hands-on maintenance within a hazardous environment. Key responsibilities include leading maintenance tasks, applying risk assessments, mentoring juniors, and ensuring compliance with IMS and related

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities and ensure conformance to safety and quality standards
• Read and implement plant maintenance documentation and work plans
• Contribute to risk assessments and root cause analyses
• Mentor learners/artisans and share knowledge
• Participate in PDA/RCA meetings and drive safety improvements
• Maintain housekeeping and proper waste disposal
• Provide progress feedback to supervisors and planning officers

Skills

Plant Equipment Maintenance

Customer Focus

Manage Complexity

Analyze Alternatives & Recommend

Troubleshoots Technical Issues

Equipment Utilisation

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Planning & Organisation

Accountability

Education

N3 Certificate

Diesel Mechanic Certificate

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

13424

Closing Date

3 November 2026

OME

MIN: Mining

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

To 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.
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines.
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress.
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams.
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety.
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.
• Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context.
• Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development.
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval.
• Lead by example (walks the talk).
• Assists with the development of works 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.
• Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability).
• Work effectively in a team.
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability.
• Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress.
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced.
• Gives 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

License

• Driver's License

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

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.