Technician I Electrical

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemicals and energy sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to optimize and maintain operational electrical machinery and control systems in Secunda. You will work in an environment that embraces diversity and offers opportunities for professional development. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, collaborating with various teams, and continually seeking process improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ relevant years of experience required.
• Knowledge of electrical control equipment and systems.
• Post School Tertiary Diploma in Electrical Heavy Current required.

Responsibilities

• Test or modify electrical machinery/control equipment.
• Ensure targets, due dates, and quality standards are met.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with management.

Skills

Courage

Manages Complexity

Troubleshoots Technical Issues

Plans and Aligns

Engineering design

Directs Work

Electrical Fundamentals

Electrical Systems

Action Oriented

Engineering Implementation

Education

Post School Tertiary Diploma in Electrical Heavy Current

Tools

Motor Soft starters (VSD, MCP)

Synchronous Motor Excitation System

DC Systems (UPS, BTU)

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-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.

Closing date: 28 July 2025

Ref number: 8912

Location: Secunda

Purpose of Job: To test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in business/operational cluster plants or laboratories to maintain them in the best possible condition.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure that work standards are met according to quality, quantity, and due dates.
• Support and live company values and goals.
• Achieve delivery targets such as tons, products, and services specific to the business unit and discipline.
• Ensure targets, due dates, and quality standards are met by self and team.
• Adhere to the MOC procedure for all changes.
• Support Asset Management philosophy.
• Coordinate the execution of maintenance strategies.
• Ensure work standards meet quality standards and compliance.
• Assist with RBI studies and the Maintenance strategy process to enhance equipment reliability.
• Optimize and control resources effectively, performing all tasks cost-consciously.
• Independently gather information and data, with awareness of cost and budget considerations.
• Achieve safety and risk objectives by applying safety in all practices, especially project planning and execution.
• Understand and demonstrate the company vision, values, and desired behaviors.
• Improve personal skills and knowledge, taking ownership of personal development plans.
• Set and review personal performance goals regularly.
• Manage work planning and delivery according to targets, reviewing compliance and standards.
• Resolve work obstacles positively and quickly.
• Develop technical proposals based on practical and theoretical knowledge.
• Build customer relationships to understand their needs and project a positive departmental image.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with managers and peers, and provide technical input to project teams.
• Continuously seek work improvements, ask questions, and share new ideas.

Formal Education:

• Post School Tertiary Diploma in Electrical Heavy Current
• Knowledge of Motor Soft starters (VSD, MCP), Synchronous Motor Excitation System, Furnace systems and control, DC Systems (UPS, BTU)

Working Experience: 7+ relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills:

• BC_Courage
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• TC_Engineering design
• BC_Directs Work
• TC_E_Electrical Fundamentals
• TC_Electrical Systems
• BC_Action Oriented
• TC_Engineering Implementation

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We value diversity and are committed to inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.