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Posting Date: Mar 30, 2025
Location: Secunda, 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.
Job Req ID
8249
Closing Date
8 April 2025
OME
EBU: Commercial Energy Solutions
Location
Secunda
Purpose of Job
A Locomotive Driver manoeuvres trains from the exchange yard to loading and offloading points at various business units
Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities
• Training Site orientation and training according to training schedule Theoretical training at training academy according to standards Practical training – Complete number of shifts under supervision of Locomotive drivers according to training standards • Shunting and hauling Trains across inside Sasol Secunda boundaries. • Use of TFR/Sasol exchange yards. • Driving and operating of a train efficiently according to the train schedule and safety regulations to ensure that customer freight reach their destination in good condition and on time. • Performs various administration duties of moderate complexity requiring general knowledge of train services and other operational issues • Take responsibility for the safety of the train and ensuring that it is protected all the time according to the safety standards and train working rules and ensure a hazardous free environment. • Give clear operational instructions to the Rail Operator and supervise all activities on footplate as per the train schedule. • Due to the Safety aspects attached to the work, the incumbent must be able to communicate well under extreme pressure to enable the company to meet its daily target. • Clear understanding of instructions, notices, regulations, verbal communication and ability for good radio use during operational procedures. • To be able to co-operate with Rail Controller and other personnel in dealing with abnormal conditions. • Move Loads up to minimum of 40 wagons (2000 T) to a maximum of 71 wagons (3600 T) • Move all loads including containers and hazardous loads.
Formal Education
Matric/ Grade 12
Min Experience
2 years experience
Certification
Competency certificate for Loco drivers
Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)
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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