Senior Chemical Plant Operator

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

12178

Closing Date

19 May 2026

OME

Sasolburg and Natref Operations (Chlorina Midland)

Location

Sasolburg, Free State

Please note:

Candidates will be appointed at their level of competence and qualifications according to the career path.

Purpose of Job

A Senior CPO 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

• Participates in shift handover meetings
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams
• Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment
• Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
• Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
• Contribute to the development of training modules
• Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
• Lead by example (walks the talk)
• Conduct on the job coaching of learners
• SME Presentation on specific plant equipment
• Conducts Enablon 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)
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Gives input at “toolbox talks” to improve plant safety
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in own work area
• Improve practices and/or equipment

Formal Education

• Gr 12 / N3 National Senior Certificate with Maths & Science
• Occupational Trade Certificate (NQF4)

Working Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Optimizes Work ProcessesBC_Communicates EffectivelyTC_Production Resource ManagementTC_Production Risk ManagementTC_P_Project Quality ManagementBC_Manages ComplexityTC_Equipment UtilisationBC_Drives ResultsTC_Production and Procedure ManagementBC_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.