Technologist I Electrical

Sasol Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for Process Optimisation at Sasolburg. The role supports Electrical Engineers in process control, power distribution, and instrumentation design, building strong infrastructure.

Responsibilities include delivering expert solutions, planning projects, mentoring artisans, and maintaining high standards of safety and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in fault finding, maintenance and repairs on listed electrical equipment.
• 5+ years relevant experience
• WEG MVW 01 VSD drive applications
• WEG Low voltage CFW 09 & CFW 11 VSD drives & SSW 06 Soft starters applications
• Siemens PLC S7300, 400 and 1500 system applications – Reading, writing and understanding of PLC logics
• Toshiba Prosec T1 (MDR 40S) PLC systems application– Reading, writing and understanding of PLC logics
• ABB Protection relays (REF 615, REF630, REM 615, SPAM 150C, SPAJ 140C, SPAU 130C) – Reading, writing and modification of logics and protection settings
• Siemens Simocode Pro V applications
• UPS systems(EATON, ABB, CHLORIDE, MEISNER)
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical reticulation systems
• Knowledge and understanding of MV and LV motors and transformers
• Initiate, facilitate and provide support for RCA’s on equipment failures and trips.
• Leading and conducting PDA’s for maintenance and projects
• Provide technical assistance and training to Electrical Artisans
• Management of change (MOC)
• SAP experience
• Knowledge and experience on maintenance and installation of classified equipment in Hazardous/classified areas will be advantageous (Minimum 5 years).
• Knowledge and Understanding of OSH Act
• Acting on behalf of area manager

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions that contribute to business results and improved competitiveness.
• Solve problems at BU level and impact value chains.
• Improve technology application and integration for at least one technology.
• Verify quality of group delivery.
• Independently implement cost-effective solutions.
• Plan and manage technical projects with clear objectives.
• Review and report on process and risk impact for project portfolios.
• Provide coaching and mentorship within the team.
• Liaise with external engineering companies to share knowledge and benchmark.
• Demonstrate influential relationships with managers and peers.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance and repairs

Electrical power distribution

Instrumentation design

SAP experience

MV/LV motors and transformers

PLC logic understanding

OSH Act knowledge

Education

B Tech Electrical Engineering, Heavy Current

Tools

WEG MVW 01 VSD drive

WEG low voltage CFW 09 & CFW 11 VSD drives

Siemens PLC S7300/400/1500

Toshiba Prosec T1 PLC

ABB Protection relays

Siemens Simocode Pro V

UPS systems

Job description

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Posting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Location: Sasolburg

Company: Sasol

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

13004

OME

Sasolburg & Natref Ops

Location

Sasolburg, Free state

Role Category

Process Optimisation

Purpose of Job

To assist Electrical Engineers in such activities as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design.

To participate in the preparation of layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems to build strong infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Consistently deliver solutions which contributes to Business Results: and improved competitiveness
• Solve problems on related BU level and impact value chains
• Improve technology application and integration for at least one technology
• Verify quality of group delivery
• Independently implement solutions based on cost effective principle
• Products, systems, programmes, procedures and models: development and delivery
• Monitor the performance of implemented solutions
• Plan and meet project management objectives in technical, professional and expert areas of work
• Policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods: application, review and development
• Establish technical and professional policies, practices, procedures and standards
• Trends analysis, problem solving and decision quality
• Deliver expert solutions to meet changing business and work requirements
• Extract, capture and disseminate knowledge management standards
• Ensure that the quality of decision making with regards to projects are high
• Review and report on the process and risk impact with regards to a portfolio of projects
• Take corrective action when necessary with projects
• Establish technical and professional policies, practices, procedures and standards
• Values, solutions, goal clarity and alignment
• Provide solutions which are aligned to business unit goals and values
• Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with the Sasol Values (Sasol values assessment biannually)
• Sell and obtain support for value adding ideas leading to Business Results
• Work independently, know when to seek assistance
• Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to the field of work and personal mastery in technical skills application
• Ensure that personal development plan is completed, implemented and tracked
• Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development
• Enhance own work performance and improve group work processes
• Share expertise and develop others
• Ensure expertise transfer and talent development
• Act as coach and mentor within team
• Network across boundaries and disciplines
• Expert network and relationships e.g. customers, suppliers, universities and specialist bodies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers
• Liaise with external engineering companies to share knowledge and benchmark
• Participate and maintain expert networks
• Manager, peer and business leaders
• Demonstrate influential relationships with manager, peers and company business leaders
• Regarded as a trusted and challenging business partner
• Contractor/consultant relations and management
• Apply a collaborative and consultative approach which consistently meet business needs
• Communication of expertise (best practices, technical reports, position statements)
• Communicate best practices, technical reports and positions statements with the appropriate stakeholders
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
• Build effective partnerships with team to ensure high performance
• Identify optimization opportunities

Working Experience

• Experience in and fault finding, maintenance and repairs on the following equipment and systems will be an advantage: (Wish)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• WEG Medium voltage MVW 01 VSD drive application
• WEG Low voltage CFW 09 & CFW 11 VSD drives & SSW 06 Soft starters applications
• Siemens PLC S7300, 400 and 1500 system applications – Reading, writing and understanding of PLC logics
• Toshiba Prosec T1 (MDR 40S) PLC systems application– Reading, writing and understanding of PLC logics
• ABB Protection relays (REF 615, REF630, REM 615, SPAM 150C, SPAJ 140C, SPAU 130C) – Reading, writing and modification of logics and protection settings
• Siemens Simocode Pro V applications
• UPS systems(EATON, ABB, CHLORIDE, MEISNER)
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical reticulation systems
• Knowledge and understanding of MV and LV motors and transformers
• Initiate, facilitate and provide support for RCA’s on equipment failures and trips.
• Leading and conducting PDA’s for maintenance and projects
• Provide technical assistance and training to Electrical Artisans
• Management of change (MOC)
• SAP experience
• Knowledge and experience on maintenance and installation of classified equipment in Hazardous/classified areas will be advantageous (Minimum 5 years).
• Knowledge and Understanding of OSH Act
• Acting on behalf of area manager

Formal Education

B Tech Electrical Engineering, Heavy Current

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

BC_Decision Quality

BC_Drives Results

TC_E_Electrical Fundamentals

TC_Electrical Systems

BC_Action Oriented

BC_Balances Stakeholders

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.