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DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner

Sasol

Sandton, Gauteng Full-time
Posted: 29 July 2026 Closes: 28 August 2026 Salary: Not disclosed

Sasol is hiring a DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner in Sandton, Gauteng. This is a Full-time position, posted on 29 July 2026. The salary is not disclosed in the listing. Applications close on 28 August 2026. Below you will find the full job description, step-by-step application guidance, interview preparation advice and answers to common questions about this vacancy.

Position
DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner
Company
Sasol
Location
Sandton, Gauteng
Job type
Full-time
Posted
29 July 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Salary
Not disclosed

Overview

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

12732

Closing Date

7 August 2026

OME

MSA: Chemicals Marketing & Sales

Location

Sasolplace, Sandton

Purpose of Job

  • To execute the optimal balancing of the requirements and demand dynamics for a portfolio of Liquid Wax and Chlor-vinyls products, through working with key planning, production, marketing, sales and logistics stakeholders.
  • To consolidate on demand requirements, manage inventory levels against set target levels and create stock transfer orders as per the sales and operations plan.
  • To develop the transport and storage capacity requirements in the Sales and Operations planning process.
  • To oversee shorter term scheduling related interactions

Key Accountabilities

  • Create stock movement requirements orders to enable the fulfilment of orders.
  • Adhere to planning in line with internal control systems and business practices.  Deliver against the demand requirements.               
  • Assess transport and storage capacity requirements and adjust plans to ensure appropriate inventories exist while meeting customer service level, supply reliability, governance, risk and regulations.                
  • Develop scenarios and strategies to address capacity shortages and perform business analysis to minimize risks and maximize available capacity.
  • Recommend on Target levels to Planning & Optimisation.                
  • Manage risk associated with all inventory related activities within area of responsibility.   

Formal Education

  •  B.Com /B.Tech degree or equivalent qualification

Working Experience

  • 3-4 years of Supply Chain Planning experience.  

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Collaborates
TC_Optimisation Planning
BC_Business Insight
TC_Process Optimisation
TC_Inventory and Materials Management
BC_Plans and Aligns
BC_Decision Quality
TC_Performance Improvement
BC_Ensures Accountability
TC_Demand Management

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.

  • 3-4 years of Supply Chain Planning experience.  

About Sasol

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the full job description and requirements on this page carefully before applying — tailor your application to what the employer actually asks for.
  2. Update your CV and save it as a PDF. Make sure your contact details, most recent experience and qualifications are easy to find.
  3. Click the apply button on this page to complete your application on Sasol's own careers site. The employer manages the shortlisting process directly.
  4. Have certified copies of your ID and qualifications ready. Many South African employers request them once you are shortlisted.
  5. Applications close on 28 August 2026. Submit well before the deadline — late applications are normally not considered.
  6. Keep a record of what you submitted and when. If you have not heard back within a few weeks of the closing date, it is acceptable to follow up politely.

Interview preparation

If Sasol shortlists you for the DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner position, preparation makes the difference. Work through these steps:

  • Research Sasol before the interview — look for their official website, social profiles and any recent news. Interviewers expect you to know why you want to work there specifically.
  • Go through the job description above and prepare a specific example from your own experience for each of the main duties. Most interview questions will be drawn from what the advert emphasises.
  • Structure your answers with the STAR method — Situation, Task, Action, Result. Concrete stories with measurable outcomes are far stronger than general claims about your abilities.
  • Prepare two or three thoughtful questions to ask the panel — about the team, how success is measured in the role, or growth opportunities. It signals genuine interest.
  • Plan your logistics early. Confirm whether the interview is in person in Sandton or online, and arrive or log in at least ten minutes early.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closing date for the DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner job at Sasol?

Applications for the DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner position at Sasol close on 28 August 2026. Apply before the deadline — late applications are usually not considered.

What is the salary for the DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner position?

The salary for the DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner position is not disclosed in the listing. It will typically be discussed during the interview process or included in the offer stage.

Where is the DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner job at Sasol based?

This position is based in Sandton, Gauteng. Check the job description for any travel, hybrid or relocation details the employer may have included.

How do I apply for the DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner job at Sasol?

Click the apply button on this page — you will be taken to Sasol's official careers site to complete your application. Only applications submitted through the employer's official channel are considered.

What type of employment is the DRP - Liquid Wax & Chlor-Vinyls Planner position?

This is a Full-time position in the general sector, based in Sandton, Gauteng.

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