Snr Chemical Plant Operator (Snr CPO) X2

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Posting Date: Jan 22, 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 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

BC_Optimizes Work Processes
BC_Communicates Effectively
TC_Production Resource Management
TC_Production Risk Management
TC_P_Project Quality Management
BC_Manages Complexity
TC_Equipment Utilisation
BC_Drives Results
TC_Production and Procedure Management
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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