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Posting Date: Mar 2, 2026
Location: Komatipoort, 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 Requisition ID
11594
Closing Date
13 March 2026
OME
Regional Ops and Asset Services
Location
Komatipoort, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job
To operate process equipment and systems at Komatipoort compressor station within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner.
Key Accountabilities
- Operate processes at Komatipoort compressor station
- Start up and shutdown processes according to standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Operate plant and equipment under normal operating conditions as per SOP’s
- Communicate and assist team members in controlling the plant process
- Perform sampling for quality testing and fault finding purposes
- Perform inspections on equipment (valves, pumps, vessels, etc.)
- Examine equipment and complete safety checklists and procedures to maintain and improve plant stability
- Identify and correct abnormal conditions in the plant
- Commission and de-commission plant equipment and systems (New projects, plant modifications and pre/post maintenance work)
- Adhere to SHERQ standards
- Comply with legal requirements
- Loading and off-loading of hazardous and non-hazardous products/ chemicals
- Execute tasks safely and economically
- Report and respond to incidents, hazardous conditions and/or emergencies
- Identify and report deviations and all unsafe conditions to Foreman
- Loading and prioritization of SAP notifications
- Conduct fault finding and incident investigations
- Adhere to permit to work procedure
- Issue permits (if required) and perform safe making duties
- Conduct basic risk assessments
- Exchange information on process conditions at handover (completion of log sheets)
- Perform overtime and be on shift cover when required
- Complete training as per training matrix requirements
- Practice good housekeeping
- Take lead during emergency exercise / response onsite
- Assists with the review and development of SOP’s
- Conducts on the job coaching of learners and team members
- Work 12-hour shifts
Formal Education
- Grade 12 with Maths, Science and English / N3 certificate (must)
- NQF4 certificate in Chemical Operations (must)
- Valid Driver’s license – Min Code 08 (must)
Working Experience
- 3+ years relevant experience in a similar work environment
- PtW issuing competency
- Safety Standby and Gas monitor experience
- OSH Act experience
- Computer literacy
- Basic hand tools
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.
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