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Posting Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: Secunda, 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
13181
Closing Date
29 September 2026
OME
Regional Operations and Asset Services
Location
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job
The Vetting Officer is responsible for executing, coordinating, and aligning vetting and risk management activities in support of the Security Strategy. Candidate will ensure compliance with applicable legislation, Sasol standards, and the Pre-Employment Screening and Access Risk Management Work Instruction, while maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities
- Execute vetting and risk management processes to support secure access control within Secunda Operations.
- Conduct pre-employment screening and access risk assessments in accordance with established procedures and standards.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company security requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to vetting activities and access risk decisions.
- Collaborate with Security Management, Investigations, Human Resources, RM, Commercial, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and consistent vetting processes.
- Support the continuous improvement of vetting practices by identifying and implementing best security practices.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation.
- Provide professional customer service while managing stakeholder expectations.
Formal Education
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Valid Code B Driver's Licence
Working Experience
- 0–5 years' relevant experience in security, vetting, access control or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Exceptional minute-taking and scribing skills.
- Strong organizational and digital filing capabilities.
- Understanding of security risk management principles.
- Knowledge of pre-employment screening and vetting processes will be advantageous.
- Strong administrative, organisational, and recordkeeping skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyse information and make sound decisions.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
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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