Specialist - Technical High Schools Portfolio

Sasol; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol Foundation seeks a Technical Education Execution Specialist in Sandton to drive the delivery of Technical High School and TVET programmes. You will coordinate activities, train teachers, and monitor outcomes to show impact. You will report progress to management and engage with partners to advance technical education in communities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with DHET/SETA and coordination of education initiatives, with a focus on data-driven improvement and sustained outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or engineering-related qualification.
• Experience in technical education and/or SETA environment is advantageous.
• Proven ability to implement and monitor educational programmes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs analysis to identify aligned Technical High Schools and TVET programmes.
• Oversee rollout of technical education programmes across schools and colleges.
• Provide training needs analysis and ongoing support for teachers and facilitators.
• Develop monitoring tools and conduct site visits to assess effectiveness.
• Collect and analyse programme data to support reporting and impact stories.
• Manage procurement, service provider plans and supplier performance assessments.
• Engage with DHET, SETA and partners to promote technical education initiatives.

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

Bachelor's Degree / Engineering and related red seal Artisan with Advanced Diploma TVT or PGCE

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

13333

Closing Date

22 October 2026

OME

PSR: Corporate Affairs

Location

Sandton

Purpose of Job

The Technical Education Execution Specialist is responsible for the effective implementation and execution of Technical High Schools and TVET college programmes and initiatives of the Sasol Foundation. This includes engagement with all relevant parties and stakeholders, ensuring all activities are performed according to a set plan and standards, the monitoring of the programme effectiveness and ensuring the flow of information to the relevant stakeholders. The specialist is also responsible for providing feedback to management to enable the Sasol Foundation to compile reports on their initiatives and the impact achieved in the education field.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct Needs Analysis: Perform a comprehensive needs analysis to identify, map and recommend Technical High schools and TVET programmes that align with Sasol, community and national priorities.
• Programme Implementation: Oversee the rollout of technical educational programmes in Technical High schools, TVET and selected Community Colleges, ensuring adherence to the Foundation's ambition, mandate and objectives.
• Training and Support: Conduct training needs analysis, put together training plans and provide ongoing support for Technical High schools teachers, TVET College lecturers and facilitators for effective delivery of programmes.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and conduct regular site/project visits to assess the effectiveness of programmes and identify areas for improvement, exit and further support.
• Data Analysis and Maintenance: Collect and analyze data related to programme outcomes, teacher and lecturer training performance, and feedback to inform decision-making and report writing. Maintain database of beneficiaries and their stories and completed programmes and initiatives to measure impact.
• Administration: Manage procurement processes, the appointment of service providers supported by Planning and Supply Chain, supplier workplans and deliverables, conduct and document execution quality assessments and follow up supplier payments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with DHET, SETA and artisan training providers, and potential partners to foster functional Technical High schools and TVET Colleges. This also involves representing the Sasol Foundation on various platforms to discuss and promote technical initiatives in our communities and schools.

Partnerships

Build and maintain positive relationships with co-funders and service providers to deliver special Technical High schools and TVET College initiatives.

• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all programme activities comply with relevant regulations and standards; prepare timeous reports for the Foundation and other stakeholders as required.
• Events coordination: Planning, organization and coordination of Sasol Foundation technical events including preparation of briefing notes and managing the SI events calendar.
• Advocacy: Designing career education material, planning and hosting technical career exhibitions that promote technical - vocational education in Technical High schools and TVET Colleges.

Formal Education

• Relevant University Bachelor's Degree/ UoT Degree/ Engineering and related red seal Artisan with Advanced Diploma TVT or PGCE

Min Experience

• 6+ relevant years
• Experience in the Technical education sector and /or SETA environment will be an added advantage

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.