Artisan Instrument Mechanician

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Posting Date: Feb 10, 2026

Location: Germiston, South Africa

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 Req ID

11369

Closing Date

23 February 2026

OME

Regional Ops and Asset Services - Pipelines RSA Operations

Location

Germiston

Purpose of Job

Be able to perform all artisan functions related to instrument mechanical equipment maintenance and refurbishment, operations support and fault finding.

Key Accountabilities

Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system

Understand planning work management system

Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline)

Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.

Able to apply emergency procedures

Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment

Hazard identification/task risk assessments

Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments

Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines

Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress

Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams

Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety

Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures

Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context

Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development

Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval

Lead by example (walks the talk)

Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency

Take the lead in team efforts/tasks

Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path)

Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction

Mentor learners/artisans informally

Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability)

Work effectively in a team

Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability

Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress

Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced

Gives input at “toolbox talks” to improve plant safety

Formal Education

Minimum: Grade 12 with Maths, Science and English literacy & NQF 4 mechanical (fitter) trade test certificate (Red Seal)

Strong wish: N4 certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Driver’s license (code 08)

Driver license (code 14) (wish)

Working Experience

2 years’ experience as a qualified Instrument mechanical artisan

SAP experiences a must

Computer literate

Knowledge of process plant

Knowledge of pipeline (strong wish)

Sound knowledge of Sasol’s permit RSA

Required Personal and Professional Skills

TC_Plant Equipment Maintenance
BC_Customer Focus
BC_Manages Complexity
TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
TC_Equipment Utilisation
BC_Decision Quality
BC_Demonstrates Self-awareness
TC_Planning and Organisation
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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