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Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor

Sasol

Secunda, Mpumalanga Full-time Engineering
Posted: 6 August 2026 Closes: 5 September 2026 Salary: Not disclosed

Sasol is hiring a Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This is a Full-time position, in the Engineering sector, posted on 6 August 2026. The salary is not disclosed in the listing. Applications close on 5 September 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
Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor
Company
Sasol
Location
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Job type
Full-time
Category
Engineering
Posted
6 August 2026
Closing date
5 September 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

12890

Closing Date

19 August 2026

OME

Regional Operations and Asset Services

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

To lead and manage the end-to-end audit process for hired equipment within the RM: HE (Resource Management: Hired Equipment) department within the defined protocols. This requires verification from scope evaluation (JCE = job cost estimate) through to final payment claim (JCC = job cost completion) approvals, whilst ensuring all Suppliers adhere to the contractual Supply chain (SC) commercial requirements, and HE operational standards.

Key Accountabilities

  • Conduct scoping and final payment claim auditing activities on all RM: HE contracted Suppliers’ job scopes and/or payment claims.
  • Manage all daily work relating to RM: HE Suppliers scoping and payment claim packs during normal operations and Turnarounds.
  • Track and report all scope and payment claims ensuring an effective database of records for RM: HE Hub.
  • Ensure accurate verifications and savings, and/or cost avoidance results resulting in RM: HE UVP (unique value proposition).
  • Plan and co-ordinate all engagements with stakeholders to ensure contractual alignments are realised and process requirements fulfilled.
  • Onboard new Suppliers on the RM: HE required protocols and provide refresher coaching identified with existing Suppliers.
  • Ensure 100% adherence to all legal requirements, Ethics and compliance requirements (including Confidentiality undertaking of contract/Supplier information).
  • Verify all scoped claims involving the use of R1.00 service masters in line with contracted scope of work, and fair value in line with SC rules and governance.
  • Manage additional administrative staff during peak periods (e.g. shutdowns), their functions and reporting abilities for an integrated and overall departmental objective.   
  • Deliver analytical insight on rental equipment losses and legacy contract inefficiencies to enable best practices.
  • Support reduction of overdue PO’s and overdue committed costs relating to hired equipment rentals.
  • Review and provide inputs to sourcing plans, contract amendments, opportunities for leveraging rate schedule spend reduction etc.
  • Investigate, implement and track ROAS improvement road-map programs (ARC’s) aimed at realising cost savings through proactive audit initiatives and/or Supplier engagement strategies.
  • Executing audit’s, investigations related to Resource Management PtP matters.
  • Ensure formal training compliance with focus on personal performance, improvement and skills development.
  • Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with Sasol Values.

Formal Education

  • Relevant Quantity Surveying Degree
  • Lead Quality Auditor certification

Working Experience

  • 10+ year’s relevant experience as Quantity Surveyor, or similar role with focus on cost management and contract administration in the Industrial Manufacturing sector
  • Code EB driver’s licence
  • Proficiency in SAP, with in-depth Procure to Pay processes (specific focus on Supplier JCE’s and JCC’s)

Required Personal and Professional Skills

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TC_Process Optimisation
TC_E_Process Monitoring and Control
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TC_Performance Improvement
TC_Data Collection and Analysis
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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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 5 September 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 Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor 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 Secunda or online, and arrive or log in at least ten minutes early.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the closing date for the Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor job at Sasol?

Applications for the Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor position at Sasol close on 5 September 2026. Apply before the deadline — late applications are usually not considered.

What is the salary for the Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor position?

The salary for the Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor 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 Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor job at Sasol based?

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

How do I apply for the Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor 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 Resource Management, Specialist Quantity Surveyor position?

This is a Full-time position in the Engineering sector, based in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

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