Maintenance Operator Gr 1 Mechanical x4

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Posting Date: Apr 21, 2026

Location: Sasolburg

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

12066

Closing Date

06 May 2026

OME

Sasolburg & Natref Ops

Location

Sasolburg, Freestate

Purpose of Job

To support with the maintenance of mechanical / electro-mechanical / electro-mechanical systems and equipment.

To operate mechanical / electro-mechanical devices and systems, and accurately and efficiently collect field data to ensure optimum productivity. Maintenance Operators are critical to supply maintenance assistance to mechanical artisans and together, ensure that essential maintenance activities are executed timeously to support plant operations
 

Key Accountabilities

 In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.

  • Report deviations and defects to Foreman
  • Assist Artisans in daily activities
  • Good Housekeeping and high Safety standards
  • Perform inspections daily
  • Supervision on store and spears 
  • Communication skills
  • Team player
  • Self-driven
  • Work under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to do physical labour
  • Time and safety conscious
  • Ability to carry out inspections and complete defect reports
  • Basic computer literacy will be to your advantage
     

Formal Education

  • Grade 12/N3 with Maths, Science and English (Must)
  • NQF 2 Mechanical occupational qualification (Wish/advantage)
  • Driver’s license C1(Must)

Working Experience

  • Basic mechanical maintenance understanding
  • Preventative maintenance execution
  • Plant maintenance experience (wish) 

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Communicates Effectively
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
TC_Engineering Implementation

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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