Explosives Operator Gr 1 - Delay Manufacturing (D3) x7

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Posting Date: Sep 22, 2025

Location: Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa

Company: Sasol

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.

Job Req ID

9870

Closing Date

01 October 2025

OME

OPP: Regional Ops & Asset Services

Location

Ekandustria

Purpose of Job

To reduce the diameter of a lead stubby and to cut delay elements into the required cut lengths. Compliance with all SHERQ procedures in daily operations.

Key Accountabilities

Assemble and Operate 2 main Machines (Drawbench and Traub)

Do fault findings on the machines for any deviations from the setup

Reduction of delay stubby into a required diameter using draw bench machines

Perform quality checks on drawn tubes and cut element using Shadowgraph machine to ensure that all units meet the specified cut length

Housekeeping to maintain 5s standards

Do stock count of all the raw material in the production area

Do visual inspection and use relevant measurement tools and capture information on the Lot Traveler

Completion of production documents

Movement of cut elements into the heated storage area

Be able to work under pressure

Be able to work full shifts and overtime

Consciences and diligent

Detail oriented

Maintain a high standard of integrity

Fosters teamwork and collaboration

Able to work on your own with little supervision

Formal Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent with Maths & Science 

Working Experience

2+ years of experience in Explosives Manufacturing

Plant specific experience (Delay Manufacturing – D3) will be an added advantage 

 

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Optimizes Work Processes
TC_Process Safety / Environmental
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Plans and Aligns
TC_Equipment Utilisation
TC_Project Strategy Creation & Alignment
BC_Decision Quality
TC_Critical Safety Equipment SHE
TC_Facilities Design and Arrangement
BC_Ensures Accountability

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.

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