Technologist II Instr & Ctrl Vinyls

Sasol; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and chemicals company based in South Africa seeks a Technical Support Specialist in Sasolburg. This role involves providing independent technical support and formulating approaches in a complex process environment. Candidates must possess a BTech degree and a minimum of six years' relevant experience, particularly in advanced control applications. The ideal applicant will demonstrate problem-solving capabilities and have strong knowledge of industry-standard systems such as DeltaV DCS and AMS.

Qualifications

• 6+ relevant years of experience in a technical support role.
• Ability to formulate technical approaches independently.
• Experience with cost-effective solutions in a complex process environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in complex environments.
• Independently implement cost-effective solutions.
• Develop instrumentation scope of work for projects.
• Ensure compliance with legal and technical standards.

Skills

Good knowledge of the DeltaV DCS

Good knowledge of the AMS system

Good knowledge PLC’s

Good knowledge of ESD systems; HIMA

Good understanding of Bentley Navada vibration protection systems

Good understanding of level measurements and control

Knowledge of Functional Safety

Good knowledge of Explosion Prevention principles

Knowledge of different Safety Integrity Levels

Good understanding of the MOC process

Education

BTech University Bachelors Degree

Higher/Advanced Diploma

Job description

Job Information

Job Req ID: 11261

Closing Date: 13 February 2026

OME: Sasolburg and Natref Operations

Location: Sasolburg

Purpose of Job

Provide Technical support by the independent formulation of a technical approach, data assimilation, assessment, interpretation and contextualization in a highly complex process environment with advance control applications and systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Consistently deliver solutions contributing to Business Results: improving competitiveness.
• Develop instrumentation scope of work (SOW) for engineering and construction contractors.
• Problem solving related to BU and impact value chain.
• Improve technology application and integration for at least one technology.
• Verify quality of group delivery.
• Independently implement cost effective principle solutions.
• Optimize and control resources cost effectively within budget.
• Establish technical and professional policies, practices, procedures and standards.
• Products, systems, programmes, procedures and models: development and delivery.
• Application, adherence and compliance of legal requirements, policies, practices, standards, procedures, guidelines and methods.
• Monitor performance of implemented solutions.
• Ensure quality analysis, problem solving and decision making.
• Deliver expert solutions to meet changing and work requirements.
• Extract, capture and disseminate within knowledge management standards.
• Investigate and implement recommendations given on programmes and systems to create competitive advantage.
• Review and report on the process and risk impact with regards to a portfolio of projects.
• Independently implement solutions based on cost effective principles.
• Take corrective action when necessary with maintenance projects.
• Deliver quality cost effective solutions on time and within risk parameters.
• Data assimilation, assessment, interpretation and contextualization for a portfolio of maintenance projects.
• Independent formulation of technical approaches.
• Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement and skills development.
• Support and live the Sasol vision & values through the Aspirational Culture initiative.
• Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to the field of work and personal mastery in technical skills application.
• Act as coach and mentor within team.
• Review compliance and follow up against the standards and objectives.
• Build strong networks with teams, managers and business leaders to enhance the knowledge base of the company.
• Build and maintain expert network and relationships e.g. customers, suppliers, universities and specialist bodies.
• Liaise with external engineering companies to share knowledge and benchmark.
• Demonstrate influential relationships with manager, peers and company business leaders.
• Liaise with Engineering CoE to determine areas of concern, project risks, long term requirements.
• Maintain healthy and stable relations with contractors, consultants and management.
• Apply a collaborative and consultative approach which consistently meet business needs.
• Communicate best practices, technical reports and positions statements with the appropriate stakeholders.
• 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.
• Expertise transfer share expertise and develop others.
• Plan and maintenance project management.
• Work on a portfolio of maintenance projects.
• Plan and achieve management objectives in technical, professional and expert areas of work.

Formal Education

BTech University Bachelors Degree (South Africa)

Higher/Advanced Diploma (South Africa)

Working Experience

Experience: 6+ relevant years

Technical Competencies

• Good knowledge of the DeltaV DCS
• Good knowledge of the AMS system
• Good knowledge PLC’s
• Good knowledge of ESD systems; HIMA
• Good understanding of Bentley Navada vibration protection systems
• Good understanding of level measurements and control
• Knowledge of Functional Safety
• Good knowledge of Explosion Prevention principles
• Knowledge of different Safety Integrity Levels and application thereof
• Good understanding of the MOC process

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Decision Quality
• TC_E_Electrical Fundamentals
• TC_Electrical Systems
• BC_Action Oriented
• BC_Ensures Accountability

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.