Specialist Artisan Instrument Mechanic x2

SASOL; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company seeking a Plant Equipment Maintenance professional for Secunda, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on monitoring and controlling machinery to ensure safe, reliable operations, diagnosing issues, and performing preventive maintenance to secure business continuity.

The position requires Matric/Grade 12 with English, Maths & Science or an Occupational Trade Qualification, plus 4+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 with English, Maths & Science
• Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate
• 4+ years of relevant experience in plant/equipment maintenance
• Experience with plant maintenance documentation and planning systems

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control assigned machinery for safe, reliable operations
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs
• Carry out preventive maintenance to ensure business continuity
• Follow plant maintenance documentation and planning systems
• Lead by example in safety practices and incident reporting
• Mentor junior artisans and share knowledge
• Participate in root cause analyses and RCA teams
• Contribute to maintenance strategy and execution plans

Skills

Plant maintenance

Safety compliance

Troubleshoots

Planning and organisation

Decision quality

Team leadership

Learning mindset

Self-awareness

Education

Matric/Grade 12 with English, Maths & Science

Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate

Job description

Required Personal And Professional SkillsTC_Plant Equipment Maintenance

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
13613
Closing Date
24 November 2026
OME
MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales
Location
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job
To monitor and control assigned machinery to ensure safe and reliable operations. To troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance routines to ensure business continuity.

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 (defined per discipline)
• 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

• Matric/ Grade 12 with English, Maths & Science and or/ N3 with Engineering Science and
• Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate

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_Demonstrates Self-awareness
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.