Maintenance Operator Mechanical

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Posting Date: Sep 19, 2025

Location: Komatipoort

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

9784

Closing Date

29 September 2025

OME

OPP: Regional Ops and Asset Services

Location

Komatipoort

Important note:

The successful candidate will be appointed according to the career ladder for MSP positions according to your level of experience and qualifications.

Purpose of Job

Responsible for doing inspections on Pipeline Operations network assets to prevent and minimise the risk of third-party intervention and subsequent damage to the gas pipeline network and other Pipeline Operations assets

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct visual inspections on gas station and pipeline related equipment

• Conduct site meetings

• Issue permits and perform safe making duties 

• Perform safety standby duties when required

• Conduct pipeline safety awareness

• Report all unsafe conditions to line manager and load notifications

• Examine equipment and complete safety checklist

• Respond to emergencies

• Operate pressure reduction and customer metering stations on the pipeline network

• Inspect and operate the pigging receiver station

• Operate the valve on the gas/fuel pipe line network

• Responsible for Cathodic Protection recordings

• Conduct housekeeping of stations 

• Perform planting and painting of route markers

• Grass cutting inside stations and on the servitude

• Maintain pipeline routes

• Conduct fault finding and incident investigations

• Liaise with stakeholders (e.g. local communities, municipal representatives)

• Perform overtime, call out and be on standby when required

• Manage allocated vehicle (cleanliness)

• Manage allocated Sasol cell phone, tablet and GPS unit 

Formal Education

Grade 12 with Maths, Science and English or N3 Maths & Engineering Science (must)

NQF certificate in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation (wish/preference)

N certificate in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation (wish/preference)

Valid Code 10 drivers' license and ability to drive (must)

Work Experience

Maintenance Operator Gr2: Mechanical – 1 year experience as Trainee Gas Pipeline Controller, Maintenance Operator/Assistant OR Process Controller

Maintenance Operator Gr 1: Mechanical – 2-year experience as Gas Pipeline Controller Gr 2, Maintenance Operator Gr 2 OR Process Controller Gr 2

 

Additional experience required:

  • PtW issuing competency
  • Safety Standby and Gas monitor experience
  • OSH Act experience (wish)
  • Computer literacy
  • Basic hand tools

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Collaborates
BC_Nimble Learning
TC_Action Planning
BC_Manages Complexity
TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
TC_Assessment
BC_Action Oriented
TC_Planning and Organisation
TC_Compliance Management
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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