Artisan: Diesel Mechanic ( Non Permanent Employment)

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Posting Date: Dec 4, 2025

Location: Sasolburg, South Africa

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.

Req Id

10876

Closing Date

18 December 2025

Geographical Area

Various Sasol mines

OME

EMI: Mining 

Purpose of Job

To observe operation of automotive machines and verify conformance to specifications and quality standards to meet production targets.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems  Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system  Understand planning work management system  Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge 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

  • Completed Grade 12/ N3 with English, Pure Maths and Physical Science 
  • NQF level 4 Diesel Mechanic Trade Test

Min Experience

Experience: 0 - 5+ relevant years

Professional Membership

Certifications

Licences

Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)

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_Action Oriented
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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