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Mechanical Technician

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.

10612

21 November 2025

Research & Technology

Cape Town

To provide support in the mechanical engineering field to facilitate the setup and running of engines on test benches and test rigs for the purposes of testing fuels and measuring emissions.

Provide Technical support to maintenance and engineers by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions and independently implementing solutions to optimise.

• Engine build and instrument preparation for testing on bench or in vehicle
• Test cell development, preparation and set up Engine installation into test cell and checking of operability/fault finding, calibrating and correcting of mechanical equipment
• Checking and setting up of facility safety systems for operability
• Monitoring of testing (fuel supply, engine condition and computer systems)
• Running of testing (analysing data and inputting test parameters)
• Engine removal from test bench/vehicle, strip and analyse/measure
• Specifying engine components for procurement
• Specifying services required for developments and maintenance
• Ensure that work standards are met according to quality, quantity and due dates.
• Optimizes and control resources effectively.
• Independently gather information and data accumulation.
• Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development.
• Manage own work planning and delivery according to targets.
• Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly.
• Develop suitable technical proposals based on practical and theoretical knowledge.
• Build customer relationships in order to understand their needs.
• Build effective partnerships with team to ensure high performance.
• Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills when dealing with colleagues.
• Improve present way of doing work by continuously asking questions.
• Identify optimization opportunities.
• Share and implement new ideas regarding work.

• B-Tech Mechanical Engineering (Must)
• Occupational trade Qualification (Mechanical) – will be an advantage

3+ relevant years

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.

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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.