Maintenance Assistant

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

10350

Closing Date

10 November 2025

OME

Sasolburg and Natref Operations

Location

Sasolburg

Purpose of Job

A Maintenance Assistant supports the Maintenance team by providing effective equipment maintenance assistance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, to increase stability and maintain sustainability of equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Conduct routine inspections of rotating equipment, including monitoring oil temperature and vibration levels.
• Support maintenance activities, including lubrication, filter changes, and basic servicing of pumps, compressors, and turbines
• Assist with housekeeping and general maintenance tasks within the plant or workshop as required. 
• Ensure that inspection and maintenance records are accurately documented and maintained. 
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.  
• Safety procedures, works instruction, emergency preparedness
• Hand tools (Drill, screwdriver, grinder, paint brush, portable tools)
• Use trade related hand tools safely
• Clean up site
• Use 2-way radios as a form of communication when performing rigging tasks

Management Results

• Participates in root cause analyses and provides feedback to RCA teams.
• Carries out work according to planning
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Applies and adheres to safety standards and requirements to support safety.
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.
• Identifies faults by using applicable methods to ensure equipment availability.

Leadership and Growth Results

• Attends training courses and seminars as per training matrix to improve competency and skills.
• Identifies personal training and development needs and incorporates into PDP with group leader approval.
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines.

Customer and Relationship Results

• Performs plant inspections and repairs as required to ensure equipment reliability.
• Provides adequate feedback to customers on work progress.
• Conducts My IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability.

Innovation and Improvement Results

• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/upgrades and critical spares are replaced
• Attends and interacts in toolbox talks to improve plant safety.
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability.
• Spot continuous improvement opportunities in own work area

Formal Education
High School / School Diploma or similar Work Experience

• 0 - 2 years relevant working experience
• Basic technical knowledge of rotating equipment inspection (e.g., oil temperature, vibration analysis).  
• Familiarity with pumps, compressors, and turbines is required.  
• Prior experience in maintenance or a related field is a plus but not mandatory. 

Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Communicates Effectively BC_Manages Complexity TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues TC_Equipment Utilisation BC_Decision Quality BC_Action Oriented TC_Planning and Organisation BC_Ensures Accountability 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.

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