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Technologist I Electrical

Sasol

Sasolburg, Free State Full-time IT & Technology
Posted: 29 July 2026 Closes: 28 August 2026 Salary: Not disclosed

Sasol is hiring a Technologist I Electrical in Sasolburg, Free State. This is a Full-time position, in the IT & Technology sector, 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
Technologist I Electrical
Company
Sasol
Location
Sasolburg, Free State
Job type
Full-time
Category
IT & Technology
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.

Purpose of Job

To assist Electrical Engineers in such activities as process control, electrical power distribution, or instrumentation design.

To participate in the preparation of layouts of electrical transmission or distribution systems to build strong infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

  • Consistently deliver solutions which contributes to Business Results: and improved competitiveness
  • Independent idea generation
  • Solve problems on related BU level and impact value chains
  • Improve technology application and integration for at least one technology
  • Verify quality of group delivery
  • Independently implement solutions based on cost effective principle
  • Products, systems, programmes, procedures and models: development and delivery
  • Monitor the performance of implemented solutions
  • Plan and meet project management objectives in technical, professional and expert areas of work
  • Policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods: application, review and development
  • Establish technical and professional policies, practices, procedures and standards
  • Trends analysis, problem solving and decision quality
  • Deliver expert solutions to meet changing business and work requirements
  • Extract, capture and disseminate knowledge management standards
  • Ensure that the quality of decision making with regards to projects are high
  • Review and report on the process and risk impact with regards to a portfolio of projects
  • Take corrective action when necessary with projects
  • Establish technical and professional policies, practices, procedures and standards
  • Values, solutions, goal clarity and alignment
  • Provide solutions which are aligned to business unit goals and values
  • Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with the Sasol Values (Sasol values assessment biannually)
  • Sell and obtain support for value adding ideas leading to Business Results
  • Work independently, know when to seek assistance
  • Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to the field of work and personal mastery in technical skills application
  • Ensure that personal development plan is completed, implemented and tracked
  • Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development
  • Enhance own work performance and improve group work processes
  • Share expertise and develop others
  • Ensure expertise transfer and talent development
  • Act as coach and mentor within team
  • Network across boundaries and disciplines
  • Expert network and relationships e.g. customers, suppliers, universities and specialist bodies
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers
  • Liaise with external engineering companies to share knowledge and benchmark
  • Participate and maintain expert networks
  • Manager, peer and business leaders
  • Demonstrate influential relationships with manager, peers and company business leaders
  • Regarded as a trusted and challenging business partner
  • Contractor/consultant relations and management
  • Apply a collaborative and consultative approach which consistently meet business needs
  • Communication of expertise (best practices, technical reports, position statements)
  • Communicate best practices, technical reports and positions statements with the appropriate stakeholders
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
  • Build effective partnerships with team to ensure high performance
  • Identify optimization opportunities

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Manages Complexity
TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
TC_Engineering design
BC_Decision Quality
BC_Drives Results
TC_E_Electrical Fundamentals
TC_Electrical Systems
BC_Action Oriented
BC_Balances Stakeholders
TC_Engineering Implementation

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.

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 Technologist I Electrical 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 Sasolburg or online, and arrive or log in at least ten minutes early.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closing date for the Technologist I Electrical job at Sasol?

Applications for the Technologist I Electrical position at Sasol close on 28 August 2026. Apply before the deadline — late applications are usually not considered.

What is the salary for the Technologist I Electrical position?

The salary for the Technologist I Electrical 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 Technologist I Electrical job at Sasol based?

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

How do I apply for the Technologist I Electrical 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 Technologist I Electrical position?

This is a Full-time position in the IT & Technology sector, based in Sasolburg, Free State.

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