Laboratory Supervisor (SPM)

Company

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.

Requisition Identification

11809

Closing date

08 April 2026

Location

Inhambane, Temane

Operation Model Entity

Regional Operations and Asset Services

Purpose of Job

This position is to oversee analytical testing and quality assurance activities supporting upstream production and midstream operations. This role ensures that laboratory services deliver accurate, timely, and compliant results that safeguard product quality, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance. Manage laboratory with its resources and cultivate team collaboration in view of delivering outstanding results. Build effective networks internally and externally to get things done. Build effective relationships upwards, downwards, and sideways. Ensure that legal and commercial processes are complied.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise daily laboratory activities, including sample collection, preparation, and analysis of crude oil, natural gas, condensates, and associated products;
• Ensure adherence to industry standards (ASTM, ISO, API) and company quality protocols;
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and calibration schedules to guarantee accuracy and reliability;
• Oversee implementation of quality control procedures and proficiency testing programs;
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in laboratory operations;
• Prepare and review technical reports, certificates of analysis, and documentation for regulatory audits;
• Provide guidance on advanced analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry methods;
• Support upstream and midstream operations with laboratory data for process optimization, product blending, and custody transfer;
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and recommend corrective actions;
• Lead and mentor laboratory technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement;
• Drive training programs on laboratory best practices, safety procedures, and new technologies;
• Coordinate with Production, maintenance, engineering, and SHE teams to align laboratory support with business needs;
• User friendly of management systems such as SAP;
• Drive innovation in laboratory processes, automation, and digitalization;
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance data reliability;
• Implement best practices in laboratory management and contribute to corporate technical excellence initiatives;
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred);
• Experience: 6+ years of laboratory experience in oil & gas, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

Formal Education

Working Experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills