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Job Requisition ID
12197
Closing Date
27 May 2026
OME
EOP: Secunda Operations
Location
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job
An Artisan – Instrumentation/Vibration Equipment Mechanician supports production by providing effective equipment maintenance, monitoring and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, and utilizing all available support resources to increase stability and maintain sustainability of the plant.
Key Accountabilities
- Effective maintenance on Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment and software.
- Fault finding on Instrument and Vibration Monitoring equipment.
- Personal Development in trade.
- Implement Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment modifications / upgrades on existing Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment installations.
- Conduct loop checks, alarm and trip checks on Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment.
- Conduct Technical inspections on Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment.
- Ensure continuous equipment availability through effective maintenance and calibration of Instrument and Vibration monitoring equipment.
- Ensure safety on area of responsibility.
- Identify opportunities for Instrumentation and Vibration monitoring equipment optimization.
- Be an active role player between different disciplines.
- Knowledge of Trip and Alarm systems
- Basic knowledge of DCS, PLC, FSC navigation
- Knowledge of intrinsic safety
- Basic Process Knowledge
- SAP knowledge where applicable
- SHE compliance
- Knowledge of the Work management system
- Knowledge of process safety equipment
- Read and interpret basic drawings.
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of Trip bypass-procedure
- Skill to participate in Root Cause Analysis
- Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems
- Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system
- Understand planning work management system
- Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline)
- Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc.
- Able to apply emergency procedures
- Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment
- Hazard identification/task risk assessments
- Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments
- Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines
- 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
- Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context
- Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development
- Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
- Lead by example (walks the talk)
- Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency
- Take the lead in team efforts/tasks
- Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path)
- Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction
- Mentor learners/artisans informally
- Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability)
- Work effectively in a team
- Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability
- Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress
- Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced
- Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety
Formal Education
- Grade 12/ N3 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English
- Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate Instrumentation Red Seal (CHIETA/MQA preferred
Working Experience
Experience: 3+ relevant years
Licenses
Drivers License
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Customer FocusBC_Manages ComplexityTC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend SolutionsTC_Troubleshoots Technical IssuesTC_Equipment UtilisationBC_Decision QualityBC_Action OrientedTC_Planning and OrganisationBC_Ensures AccountabilityTC_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.
