Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and chemicals company in Secunda is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with over 8 years of experience to manage complex engineering tasks and lead a team. The role involves optimizing mechanical engineering systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and developing solutions for aging equipment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong leadership skills. This position emphasizes the importance of continuous personal and professional development in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• ECSA Registered Professional Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute design and engineering of mechanical equipment.
• Coach and guide fellow team members on engineering deliverables.
• Evaluate and optimize mechanical systems and standards.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements.
• Develop technical solutions for aging plant integrity.

Skills

BC_Builds Effective Teams

BC_Customer Focus

BC_Decision Quality

BC_Ensures Accountability

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Engineering design

TC_Engineering Implementation

TC_Planning and Organisation

TC_Review and Reporting

TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

Education

University Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 ID: 11166

Closing date: 4 February 2026

City/Town: Secunda, Mpumalanga

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EOP: Secunda Ops

Purpose of Job

Utilize authoritative levels of experience in Mechanical engineering to manage and / or execute complex and / or specialized design, engineering, development, repair and/ or modification of mechanical equipment and plant.

This is performed in accordance with advanced engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.

Coach and guide fellow team members, providing technical direction on engineering deliverables and risk decisions.

Key Accountabilities

• Capture, document and implement best practices.
• Optimise mechanical engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) for use in all maintenance repair and project activities.
• Evaluate current mechanical engineering systems, identify weaknesses and provide corrective actions.
• Develop fit for purpose technical solutions to restore pressure equipment integrity of aging plant.
• Manage interfaces between other engineering disciplines, maintenance, projects and external technical community.
• Perform detailed calculations to code requirements for new or service damaged equipment repairs, modifications and life extension studies.
• Advise on project execution strategies including contracting and selection of suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements.
• Identify deviations from legal requirements and develop corrective actions/solutions.
• Ensure project success by identing and scoping minimum technical solutions and setting owners quality requirements.
• Ensure timely and technically appropriate response on concessions and technical queries.
• Develop advanced knowledge in multiple defined fields of mechanical engineering.
• Interpret and translate business requirements into a mechanical engineering strategy that enables and support business unit production targets.
• Manage and develop mechanical engineers in the team.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Ensure personal engineering growth is maintained and developed on a continuous basis.
• Provide effective and high-quality services to stakeholders.
• Maintain sound relationships with contractors and consultants.
• Ensure productive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate maturity through influencing, negotiating, and emotional intelligence.
• Operate successfully in a diverse (culture, roles, positions and levels, etc.) work environment.

Formal Education

University Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Working Experience

Experience: 8+ relevant years

Certification and Professional Membership

ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (wish)

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Builds Effective Teams
• BC_Customer Focus
• BC_Decision Quality
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Engineering design
• TC_Engineering Implementation
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• TC_Review and Reporting
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

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.