Specialist Conditioning Monitoring

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a Condition Monitoring Engineer at Secunda, Mpumalanga, to monitor equipment health and advise on actions for reliable performance. You will support the predictive maintenance program for the mine/plant, identify deviations and implement corrective actions to maintain equipment readiness.

Requirements include 4+ years in CM, experience with vibration, ultrasound and thermography, and knowledge of CM systems (AMS/Csi).

Qualifications

• National Diploma / B-Tech or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in condition monitoring or predictive maintenance.
• Experience with vibration, ultrasound, thermography, and related CM techniques.
• Knowledge of AMSuite / CSI Condition Monitoring System (Wish) is advantageous.
• Sound maintenance principles and safety-aware execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to ensure integrity, reliability and availability of condition monitoring systems at lowest cost.
• Establish predictive maintenance programmes and identify deviations in machinery/equipment.
• Guide data assimilation, assessment, interpretation and contextualisation for projects.
• Carry out predictive maintenance to optimise machine availability for production.
• Synchronise production and maintenance plans with the budget and ensure SOPs are followed.

Skills

Vibration Analysis

Oil Analysis

Laser Alignment

Thermography

Ultrasound

Education

National Diploma / B-Tech or Bachelor's degree

National Senior Certificate / N3 with Mathematics, Science and English

Qualified Artisan Trade Test (Electro-Mechanical preferred)

Tools

CSI Condition Monitoring System

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

13324

Closing Date

16 November 2026

OME

MIN: Mining

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

To monitor the condition and reliability of equipment and provide advice to enable equipment to perform its intended function for a specified interval under stated conditions.

Support the Condition monitoring team to maintain and execute a predictive maintenance program for the mine / plant to determine the health status / condition of machinery/equipment and to identify deviations and implement corrective actions.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical expertise and competency to ensure integrity, reliability, and availability of condition monitoring systems, at the lowest cost.
• Establish a predictive maintenance programme to assess machinery/equipment's condition and identify deviations.
• Formulate a technical approach and guide data assimilation, assessment, interpretation, and contextualisation for a portfolio of projects.
• Carry out the predictive maintenance plans to ensure machine availability is at an optimum for production.
• Synchronise production and maintenance plans and align with the budget.
• Ensure compliance to mechanical engineering specific standards and best practices, including quality assurance.
• Manage deviations from discipline standards when necessary.
• Provide plant maintenance advisory support.
• Act as an expert consultant on discipline specific topics group wide.
• Assist in the selection of external service providers by measuring their technical competence.
• Assist with root cause failure analysis to determine failure modes and to prevent any future failures.
• Manage the standardisation of a data-based setup and equipment standards by ensuring a uniform quality control system.
• Ensure safe working practices to prevent injury or incidents by following SOP's.
• Consistently reduce all non-value-adding work.
• Ensures that all of the activities of the predictive maintenance team are achieved within budget.
• Report on progress and make information available in the format as agreed by the Condition Monitoring department.
• Compile monthly predictive maintenance reports.
• Discuss progress, exception reports, follow-up actions at agreed business unit forums.
• Assist with the Sasol Mining Warranty Claim and Scope of Work processes at the business unit.
• Introduce online / real-time wireless technology on critical equipment.
• Monitor the performance of new technology and report back.
• Train and coach fellow employees and learners on condition monitoring.
• Establish a network of internal and external experts to consult and guide when necessary.
• Participate in engineering governance bodies (standardisation committees).
• Understand customer needs and suppliers contributions to drive operational results in the best interest of the company.
• Build effective working relationships with managers, peers, team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Apply new ideas and work methods and opportunities for improving business results through team engagement.
• Consistently support the implementation of business optimisation initiatives.
• Execute the Predictive maintenance programme for the mine
• Set-up and execute the Vibration programme
• Set up and execute the Tribology programme
• Coordinate the Motor Circuit analysis (MCA) and ultrasound programmes
• Adhere to the Condition Monitoring Standardisation guidelines and processes
• Ensure SOP's and Safety Processes are understood and adhered to
• Coordinate Total Fluid Management (TFM) audits according to prescribed intervals
• Business understanding; Defend discipline value addition
• Negotiation skills and conflict resolution / Tactical
• Decision making and implementing; Improve discipline performance

Formal Education

• National Diploma /B-Tech degree / Bachelor's degree

Or

• National Senior Certificate / N3 with Mathematics, Science and English
• Qualified Artisan Trade Test (Electro-Mechanic preferred) Mechanical or Electrical essential

Working Experience

• Experience: 4+ relevant years

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience on Laser alignment, Thermography and Ultrasound Condition Monitoring Techniques
• Knowledge of the AMSuite / CSI Condition Monitoring System (Wish)
• Sound knowledge of maintenance principles

Certification & Professional Membership

• Vibration Analysis Certification (Minimum Level 2)
• Oil Analysis Certification (Minimum Level 1)

License

• Valid Drivers License

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_Manage Organisational Effectiveness
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• TC_Review and Reporting
• BC_Self-development
• BC_Drives Results
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Compliance Management
• 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.

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