Team Assistant Production

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and chemicals company in Secunda is seeking an administrative professional to provide vital support to the production management team. Responsibilities include organizing meetings, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance in documentation. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong skills in MS Office. The role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic team with a commitment to safety and diversity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ administrative experience in maintenance, engineering, petrochemical, or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting audits (RBI/Holistic/3rd-party) preferred.
• Strong computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and logistical support to Production Area Managers and Foremen.
• Coordinate meetings and document actions.
• Manage inventory for maintenance personnel.
• Safeguard Production Folders in digital and physical forms.

Skills

Effective communication

Action planning

Managing complexity

Planning and aligning

Results-driven

Office administration

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Ensuring accountability

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Administration, technical, or business qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP or similar maintenance/ERP systems

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 Req Id: 11001

Closing Date: 20 January 2026

Organisational MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Geographical Area: Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job: Provide administrative/secretarial services to the relevant team thereby also assumes responsibility for general departmental management. Play a vital part in the administration and smooth-running of the team. Provide high level support services that impact the effectiveness of the managers and functional area.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and logistical support to Production Area Managers and Production Foremen.
• Coordinate meetings: scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and tracking of action items.
• Manage stationery and PPE requests, issuance, inventory tracking, and record keeping for all maintenance personnel.
• Manage, update, and safeguard all Production Folders in both digital and physical formats.
• Administer and track production overtime forms, ensuring correct approvals and compliance.
• Support the preparation and documentation required for RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) reviews, Holistic Assessments, and 3rd-party audits.
• Prepare reports, presentations, registers, and other production-related documentation.
• Ensure all documentation meets audit, compliance, and record-keeping standards.
• Liaise with internal departments, contractors, service providers, and inspection teams where required.
• Promote strong safety, quality, and compliance culture in all administrative processes.
• Support and assist other STO administration during leave etc.

Formal Education and Working Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Administration, technical, or business qualification advantageous.
• 3–5 years’ administrative experience in maintenance, engineering, petrochemical, or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting audits (RBI/Holistic/3rd-party) preferred.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP or similar maintenance/ERP systems advantageous).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams in a fast-paced operational environment.

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• BC_Communicates Effectively
• TC_Action Planning
• BC_Manages Complexity
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• BC_Drives Results
• TC_Office Administration
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• TC_Attention to Detail
• BC_Ensures Accountability
• TC_Multi-tasking

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.