Start applying with LinkedIn
Posting Date: Sep 19, 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
9805
Closing Date
01 October 2025
OME
OPP: Regional Ops & Asset Services
Location
Ekandustria
Purpose of Job
The manual assembly of non-electric delay detonators.
Key Accountabilities
Assemble different products according to the specifications on the lot traveller. Competency required on all the different assembly machines (shell loader, PETN charger and press, Lead Azide charger and press, Element press, pack out press, Iso cup plating and Packer, DIB press, Delay plating, CD transferring and inspection). Do quality checks on assembled products to ensure that all units meet specified customer requirements. Do a stock count of all the raw material in the production area. Sampling of debts for time testing and x-ray verification. General Housekeeping inside the plant. Do measurements of specifications using relevant measuring tools and capture information on the lot traveller. Adjust the settings of the equipment/machine according to the specific product specifications as indicated on the lot traveller. Handling of live Lead Azide and PETN when loading and unloading at machines. Ensure that equipment and machines are clean and free of any pyrotechnic powder and explosives before scheduled maintenance (bi-weekly). Removing and replacing PETN press, CD press, Element press and inspection pins during maintenance. Removing and replacing of CD insertion and LA press pins daily. Handling of graphite when preparing charge plates to be used in production. Additional: Must be able to work full shifts and overtime.
Formal Education
Grade 12 or Equivalent with Maths & Science
Working Experience
12+ months experience in Explosives Manufacturing
Plant specific experience (Caps Plant) will be an added advantage
Required Personal and Professional Skills
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.
-
Apply Now
-
Please wait...
