Artisan Instrument Mechanician
Apply now »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
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.