Open Positions at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Co-ordination between the spare part manufacturing activities and the maintenance planning department.
• Supervision over Computerised Numeric Control (CNC) machines and the programming of machines using edge-cam R1. 
• Assist the team of artisans/ machine operators with the day to day CNC machine operations.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Manage, Control and operate equipment in areas of responsibility.
• Safety Management.
• Ensure that relevant procedures are understood and adhered to.
• Adhere to ISO standards.
• Production of spare part drawings and conversion towards CNC machines interface.
• Set-up of CNC machines / 3 Dimensional printing machines.
• Proven track record of operating and programming CNC machines, supervisory experience.
• Organisation of activities to ensure optimal equipment availability and inspection of high quality components.
• Experience on CNC manufacturing equipment, programming and maintenance.
• Making Solid-Works drawings and 2D drawings (Solid works and Part modular)
• Design new components in 3D and manufacturing.
• Do quality checks during drawing and manufacturing.

Formal Education

• Matric or equivalent with Maths & Science (must)
• Qualified  Artisan Fitter/Toolmaker (Wish)
• Ability to work Independently (Must)
• Certificate Edge-cam training by Stillam  (Must)
• Certificate Part modular training by Stillam (Must)
• Solid works training (Must)
• Sound knowledge of all Legal requirements in an explosive environment (must)
• Asset management and Work Management experience (wish)

Min Experience

• 5 years relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge on Blow molds process and products (MUST)
• Expert knowledge on Plastic injections molds process and products (MUST)
• Expert knowledge on Mold manufacturing processes. (MUST)
• Experience on CNC Fanuc and Siemens controls and maintenance.
• CNC milling and turning
• Components manufacturing.
• Conventional machining
• Machining using different materials (Tool steel, stainless steel)

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Purpose of Job

• To support process engineering strategy by meeting production/project targets, providing process engineering technical support, and identifying improvement opportunities. To identify and prevent risks of process/design deviation affecting safety, integrity, and availability.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Define OWAP and optimum operating window in which the value chain should be operated
• Monitor and identify improvement opportunities to ensure operation within the OWAP
• Translate loss accounting into improvement plans
• Monitor and interpret performance on technical drivers, constraints and levers on value chain level taking upstream and downstream units into account
• Support shutdown with respect to value chain integration, idea generation and process equipment integrity
• Monitor adherence to and effectiveness of VPP
• Analyse effectiveness of data provided for production planning and scheduling processes
• Report value chain and system heat maps, losses and integrity concerns
• Assimilate and contextualise data for input into improvement initiatives through technical investigations via the asset management process
• Understand optimum operating windows, deviations and preventative measures
• Do data assimilation and contextualization to identify opportunities for input into process related improvement plans/technical landscape
• Contribute technical inputs into VPP and identify risk of deviation
• Pro-actively monitor risk identification for own business unit operations
• Ensure process integrity of equipment, inspections and recommendations of improvement opportunities during shutdowns
• Monitor effectiveness of VPP and adherence to yields supplied for planning and scheduling processes
• Issue reports as per requirements / business need
• Monitor energy usage and identify improvement opportunities
• Improve plant reliability, volume and unit cost
• Ensure value chain basic documentation and systems are in place and at required standard
• Give input into Technical Hazops, PFD and MFD reviews
• Give inputs into process engineering operating manuals, including startup and shutdown procedures as well as training manuals
• Ensure that process engineering fundamental tools are in place and relevant
• Compliance with internal guidelines & policies e.g. MOC processes
• Actively identify process safety threats and deliver on mitigation plans
• Provide process engineering support and input for small project process design
• Participation in design and safety reviews
• Ensure appropriate governance is applied with regards to the process scope of work

Formal Education

• Grade 12
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering 

Min Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years

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Purpose of the job

• Join our Digital Business Solutions team as an intern, where you'll be immersed in the world of data analytics and software development to drive digital transformation.
• As an intern, you will work as a full member of our international team of Data Scientists and Full-stack Developers in Sasol Chemicals.
• The team delivers digital solutions based on advanced data analytics and application development in close collaboration with stakeholders across the entire value chain from Operations to Sales. We’re working across three hubs – USA, Germany, South Africa – with colleagues that bring very diverse educational backgrounds and experience. Mentorship and training are core pillars within our team and you can rely on these during your internship to grow both your technical skills and your understanding of the business.
• Within our team, we have reserved one day a week for joint learning and development and are also very active in various formats to share, exchange, and explore – Show&Tell sessions, hackathons, or community of practice events are just some examples.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Work on a project as a member of the development team in an agile squad
• Analyse production and business data with advanced statistical methods and state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence and machine learning techniques.
• Proactively gather information from various data sources, integrate, and prepare large datasets of varying structures and complexities.
• Develop sustainable software solutions (frontend and backend) following best practices.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to implement and deploy scalable solutions.
• Actively participate in scrum processes and meetings with the team Assist with communication, improve transparency, and radiate information.

Skills

• Solid knowledge in programming, informatics, mathematics, statistics, and optimization
• Programming skills in Python, Django, JavaScript, React, SQL
• IT skills and initial experience with application development and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps)

Min Experience

• Experience: 0 - 2+ relevant years
• Formal Education
• BSc Computer Science, BSc Data Science, BSc Actuarial Science or equivalent

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Purpose of Job

• Accountable as part of the Inspection Authority which is charged (as contemplated in the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) and (OSHA Act)) with the following responsibilities:
• Legal accountability for in-service inspections of all pressure vessels, steam generators, pressure accessories, storage tanks and piping on the various sites to ensure the required integrity of the said equipment and process plants in support of the business needs.  
• Ensure legal compliance to support the SANAS accredited Risk Based Inspection (RBI) system ensuring that pressure vessels, steam generators, pressure accessories, storage tanks and piping inspection frequencies can be approved by the Inspection Authority for periods in excess of 36 months.
• Ensure compliance to the PER, SANS 10227, SANS 17020 & various approved Health and Safety Standards during all in-service inspections as a certified In-service Inspector and SANAS technical signatory.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Accountable for in-service inspections of all pressure vessels, steam generators, storage tanks, pressure accessories and piping to comply with regulatory requirements and to ensure equipment integrity, availability and safety for the units allocated as per the legal appointments. Have reports compiled and ensure archiving. Responsible for regular follow-up on outstanding legal documentation.
• Accountable as part of the Inspection Authority to ensure legal compliance to support the SANAS accredited Risk Based Inspection (RBI) system ensuring that the pressure vessels, steam generators pressure accessories, storage tanks and piping inspection frequencies can be approved by the Secunda Synfuels Inspection Authority for periods in excess of 36 months. The Inspection Authority is the only entity which is legally accountable for changing frequencies in excess of 36 months.
• Issuing of recommendations for repairs to ensure continued safe operation and therefore the continuous availability of process plants.
• Training of Trainee Inspectors, competency development to achieve SAQCC accredited Competent Inspectors (CP) certification.
• Capable of the use of specialised equipment and to determine the correct area of use for the inspection of equipment.
• Interpretation of High Tec NDT results to allow for further action to be taken to ensure integrity.

Recruitment Description Continued

• Inspection responsibilities include utilisation of specialised inspection equipment to be used during the inspections; perform & evaluate visual inspections, wall thickness measurements, magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing; review and interpret radiographs; and witness pressure tests.
• Recommend specific repair actions or alternative recommendations arising from inspections using specialised knowledge.
• Verify the condition of equipment or parts thereof after any change in condition or repairs to equipment, so that maximum integrity and minimum equipment downtime will result.
• Predict when equipment needs to be replaced by evaluating all inspection results.
• Document all inspections findings and recommendations by composing individual technical reports in order that actual or potential problems are documented for further action and to comply with the PER.
• Perform detail inspections as required when fitness-for-service calculations are performed.
• Evaluate and comment on frequency reviews.
• Certify the calibration and setting of safety devices and appurtenances for compliance to codes.
• Demonstrate the desired behaviors in agreement with the Sasol Values
• Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development.

Recruitment Description Continued

• Develop effective manager and peer working relationships and other departments
• Build customer relationships to understand their needs.
• Project a positive image of the department.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.
• Effectively manage shutdown manpower.
• Assist the Manager by managing costs in area of responsibility. Job has controlling impact on end results or exercises direct control over resources used.
• Demonstrate safety consciousness by looking after own safety and that of others. 100% Compliance to all safety rules.
• Develop and maintain management systems regarding equipment integrity to initiate innovative improvements and to reduce the management risk.
• Supply improvement suggestions to be investigated for implementation.

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate Matric Gr 12 (with English, Mathematics and Physical Science) / N3 (equivalent to Gr 12 / Matric)
• Certified Competent Person Pressure Vessels (CP-PV) (must)
• Certified Competent Person Steam generator (CP-SG) (wish)
• The following SAIW (or equivalent acceptable) courses: CP-PV course, MT & PT Level 1 & 2,

Min Experience

• Experience: 2+ relevant years