Specialist CSI

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemicals and energy company is seeking a dedicated professional to support their Socio-Economic Development and Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This role involves managing community projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and evaluating the impact of initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant university degree and have over 6 years of experience in CSI. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on local communities and contribute to broader social objectives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong understanding of corporate social investment principles.

Responsibilities

• Support Sasol's Socio-Economic Development through CSI programme execution.
• Manage projects ensuring alignment with community needs.
• Monitor and evaluate CSI programmes for effectiveness.

Skills

BC_Collaborates

TC_Corporate Social Investment

TC_Writing Skill

BC_Courage

TC_Policies and Procedures

BC_Customer Focus

TC_Creating and Managing Change

TC_Reporting

BC_Situational Adaptability

BC_Ensures Accountability

Education

3 - 4 years Relevant University Degree

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 Req ID: 11102

Closing Date: 27 January 2026

OME: PSR: Corporate Affairs - Social Impact

Geographical Area: Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

Support Sasol’s Socio-Economic Development and Corporate Social Investment programme (CSI) through CSI programme execution which includes cost, quality and schedule control for the Secunda region, including enablement of the planning processes, to achieve business objectives that benefit fenceline communities. Implementation of a region-specific integrated community-developed plan for community development projects, programmes and campaigns while ensuring the projects and programmes are linked to the national strategic focus areas. Identification of CSI programmes such as health and wellness, safety and security, environmental and infrastructure, ensuring the projects and programmes are linked to the strategic CSI focus areas and business requirements. This includes the preparation of submissions for approval, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of projects. Facilitate the implementation of infrastructure and CSI projects and programmes to ensure projects, programmes and campaigns are implemented according to the applicable plan and achieve the desired impact, managing data collection, analysis and reporting.

Key Accountabilities

• Understanding of Sasol business strategy to ensure delivery and enhancement of CSI programme design.
• Ensure that programmes and projects are designed, planned, and managed according to set principles and selected criteria.
• Ascertain that projects are executed according to plan, in a cost-effective way, and meet the set objectives, standards and quality.
• Identification, selection, design and implementation of CSI projects, programmes and campaigns in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ensure projects align with community needs, priorities, and funding requirements.
• Prepare submissions for the approval of projects, programmes and campaigns with clear deliverables and indicators to measure the outcome and impact of the projects and programmes.
• Preparation of implementation plans which includes individual and consolidated plans for all projects and plans for each individual project, programme or campaign.
• Appointment and management of Implementation Partners identified for the execution of CSI programmes in line with Sasol’s Supply Chain and governance processes.
• Monitoring and evaluation of programmes, ensuring milestones are met, on time and within budget and the desired impact is achieved.
• Assessment of the impact, benefit and sustainability of programmes and recommendation to proceed or suspend programmes.
• Support the budget formulation process, tracking expenditure, updating the budget spend in line with project implementation and disbursement of funds.
• Preparation and consolidation of data and reports and ensuring information is captured on the relevant platforms.
• Provide supporting documentation and evidence for BBBEE compliance verification and audits.
• Prepare high-impact presentations, briefings, and reports on the results and impact of programmes delivered.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to enhance the flow of information and address concerns.
• Identification of partnership and collaboration opportunities and partner identification and facilitate co-funding of programmes.

Formal Education

3 - 4 years Relevant University Degree

Working Experience

Experience: 6+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Collaborates
• TC_Corporate Social Investment
• TC_Writing Skill
• BC_Courage
• TC_Policies and Procedures
• BC_Customer Focus
• TC_Creating and Managing Change
• TC_Reporting
• BC_Situational Adaptability
• 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.