Snr Chemical Plant Operator (Snr CPO) X2
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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
11189
Closing date
5 February 2026
OME
EOP: Secunda Ops
City/Town
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job
A Process Artisan operates process equipment, systems and processes for a specific plant / unit within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner.
Key Accountabilities
Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
Work Independently
Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
Apply and maintain safety in a working environment
Participates in shift handover meetings
Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
Work Independently
Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
Conduct on the job coaching of learners
SME Presentation on specific plant equipment
Conducts IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability
Work effectively in a team
Play an appropriate main role during emergency situations to get the plant back on line
Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues
Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety
Formal Education
NQF 4 Chemical Operations with CPO SOR
Or
Chemical Plant Operator Occupational Qualification (CPO EISA)
Working Experience
Experience: 2+ relevant years of experience in plant operations
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.