Material Controller Gr 1

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 ID

10474

Closing date

17 November 2025

City/Town

Secunda, Mpumalanga

OME

EOP: Secunda Ops

Purpose of Job

Improve effectiveness of the warehousing function by respecting highest standards of safety in conducting physical warehouse activities and by tracking, examining, and coordinating inbound and outbound materials.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in physical warehouse activities of receiving, storing, preserving, and issuing materials.
• Verify receiving area is properly prepped and ready to accept delivery of inventory.
• Track inbound and outbound materials and examine received materials for defects.
• Check that right quantities are on the right shelves after stocking, prepare inventory logs, and update purchase orders accordingly.
• Maintain a detailed record specifying the receipt or shipment of materials.
• Negotiate and prepare transportation modifications due to changes in technical requirements, quantities, site conditions, or other similar issues.
• Report stock losses and redundancies due to poor practices (e.g. poor preservation).
• Provide input on techniques to optimally utilize the warehouse network and initiatives to reduce the network (e.g. warehouse consolidation for cost containment) or expand it (e.g. establishment of a new depot to improve reliability).
• Apply recommended upstream and downstream process improvements to create synergies (e.g. inbound and outbound warehousing capabilities).
• Conduct measurement of relevant metrics and KPIs to assess performance levels associated with warehousing. Report findings to Snr Material Controller.
• Deliver accurate reporting in terms of warehousing performance to Supply Chain management.
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
• Implement Sasol Group's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable the achievement of operational excellence.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

Grade 12 or NQF 2

Relevant Driver's and Machine License

Working Experience

1 year relevant experience as a Material Controller Gr 1

SAP experience

Required Personal And Professional Skills
TC_Process Safety / Environmental

BC_Manages Complexity

BC_Plans and Aligns

TC_Warehousing and Storage

BC_Decision Quality

TC_Materials Movement

TC_Warehouse Operations

BC_Action Oriented

BC_Ensures Accountability

TC_Logistics Administration and Analysis

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.