Learner Draughtperson

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Posting Date: Dec 1, 2025

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 Req Id

10729

Closing Date

10 December 2025

OME

MRS : Mining

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Role Category

Process Implementation

Purpose of Job

To develop foundational draughting competencies through structured workplace learning, while supporting the draughting office with accurate, standardised mine plans aligned to the Sasol Mining Draughting Standards SOP and Mine Health and Safety Act Regulation 17.

The Learner Draughtsperson assists with generating spatial data, CAD drawings, and plan updates under supervision, contributing to legal compliance, operational planning, and safe mining practices.

Key Accountabilities

Draughting Support (Under Supervision)

  • Assist in producing CAD drawings using Bentley MicroStation/OpenCities according to Sasol standards.
  • Update statutory mine plans including:
    • Miner/Working Plans
    • Section Plans
    • Ventilation Plans (Reg 17)
    • Colliery Working Plans
    • Escape Route & Travelling Road Plans
    • Belt, Reticulation, Ground Conditions & Subsidence Plans
  • Apply correct symbology, naming conventions, scales, signage and legend standards as per the Draughting Standards SOP.
  • Support the conversion of spatial information into intelligent CAD/GIS datasets.

Spatial Data Handling

  • Assist in collecting and consolidating spatial data from Survey, Geology, Ventilation and Planning.
  • Capture, update and maintain CAD levels and features (mined-out areas, geological structures, ventilation structures, hazard areas).
  • Support preparation of data for posting to the Sasol Mining GIS Portal.
  • Participate in CAD/GIS dataset clean-up processes.

Safety Compliance & Risk

  • Understand and support compliance with Regulation 17 requirements for statutory plans.
  • Demonstrate adherence to Safety Management Systems (IMS, MBO).
  • Conduct and apply task risk assessments (TRA).
  • Maintain good housekeeping and follow waste disposal procedures.

Operational Support & Teamwork

  • Participate in daily morning meetings regarding work assignments.
  • Provide regular feedback on progress to the supervisor.
  • Assist with fault-finding, technical issues, and supporting the draughting workflow.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting efficiencies or corrections in drawings.

Learning & Development

  • Complete structured learning and workplace training tasks.
  • Maintain a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and participate in performance reviews.
  • Apply newly acquired skills in the workplace, demonstrating measurable learning progress.
  • Shadow senior draughtspersons and participate in mentoring sessions

Formal Education

High School / School Diploma or similar

CAD certificate, Engineering Drawing, or Draughting-related tertiary modules : (advantageous)

Working Experience

Experience: 0+ relevant year

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Nimble Learning
TC_Workflow Management
TC_Action Planning
TC_Policies and Procedures
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Self-development
TC_Performance Improvement
BC_Demonstrates Self-awareness
TC_Execute and Coordinate Work
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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