Maintenance Operator Gr 2 Electrical x2

Company

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.

Requisition Identification

12934

Closing date

24 August 2026

Location

Secunda, South Africa

Role Category

Operations

Operation Model Entity

Regional Operation and Asset Service

Purpose of job

To support with the maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. To operate electrical devices and systems, and accurately and efficiently collect field data to ensure optimum productivity. 

Key Accountabilities

• • Apply and maintain safety in a working environment;
  • Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams;
  • Carries out work according to planning;
  • Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments;
  • Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress;
  • Applies and adheres to safety standards and requirements to support safety;
  • Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures;
  • Identifies faults by using applicable methods to ensure equipment availability;
  • Attends training courses and seminars as per training matrix to improve competency and skills Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader approval;
  • Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines;
  • Performs plant inspections, and repairs as required to ensure equipment reliability;
  • Provides adequate feedback to customers on work progress Conducts My IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability;
  • Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/upgrades and critical spares are replaced;
  • Attends and interacts in toolbox talks to improve plant safety;
  • Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability;
  • Spot continuous improvement opportunities in own work area.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 with Maths, English &  Science or N3 with Maths & Engineering Science;
• NQF Level 2 Occupational Qualification.

Working Experience

• 1 – 2 years of relevant experience in the field.

Additional Requirement

• Driver’s license Code C1 (old Code 10)

Competencies

• Self-Mastery;

• Team player;

• Attention to detail;

• Internalised Sasol values;

• Sound judgement skills;

• Communication skills;

• Fault-finding skills;

• Customer orientated;

• Ability to work under pressure;

• Prepared to work overtime whenever it is required;

• Self-Discipline;

• Partnership Leadership.

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