Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-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.

Closing date

25 July 2025

Ref number

8944

OME

OPP: Secunda Ops

City/Town

Secunda

Purpose of Job

Lead and guide colleagues in the instrumentation & control and production fraternities to ensure plant availability and efficient operation.

Manage resource allocation and indicate timeously resourcing needs towards the execution of projects and support to operations.

Key Accountabilities

Broad base of instrumentation and control engineering knowledge and competence relating to:

Control and safety systems – DCS, PLC and ESD Technology selection and installation practices for field equipment i.e. primary-, secondary- and final element devices. HMI design and governance Alarm management and alarm rationalisation. Control loop analysis, process controller troubleshooting and optimisation Configuring control strategies on Honeywell TDC 2000, TDC 3000 and Experion systems. Safety Instrumented Systems, Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and associated standards.

Develop and execute (conceptual, basic & detailed engineering and commissioning) instrumentation and control engineering scope for small to medium multi-discipline projects.

Proficiency in root cause analysis, HAZOPs and functional safety SIL reviews.

Develop and maintain critical competency and guide talent development of team members to have job specific knowledge in all areas of process control, process automation systems and instrumentation including critical control information infrastructure by ensuring correct competencies are available.

Obsolescence and risk-based asset management planning.

Manage the relationship with internal and external service providers applicable to function/discipline.

Develop and maintain work standards and ensure it is met according to quality, quantity and due dates.

Develop, maintain and manage the discipline specific systems, tools, policies and procedures for the execution of projects.

Ensure adherence and compliance to Sasol safety system and culture.

Manage self and team members to have expert knowledge on area specific equipment like e.g transmitters and control valves to be able to maximise availability and production outputs.

Ensure good working relationship with all stake holders especially with instrumentation and control fraternity as well as plant production and maintenance personnel.

Liaise with external engineering companies to share in knowledge and benchmark.

Plan resources against short and long term objectives.

Pilot and test plant modifications executed correctly with high quality.

Ensure new plant construction design quality within budget, schedule and risk profile.

Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and standards.

Manage of discipline specific project risks.

Ensure quality control of delivered services.

Adhere and provide input to Sasol specifications and Engineering standards.

Ensure governance regarding proposed modifications.

Drive initiatives which improves delivery and competitiveness.

Interpret and translate business requirements into an engineering strategy to enable OME to safely meet production targets.

Facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation.

Be responsible for own performance management.

Report on budget utilisation, forecasting and changes.

Ensure safety objectives and required training is completed.

Provide efficient and high quality services to stakeholders.

Oversee the management of external service providers.

Maintain healthy and stable relationships with contractors and consultants.

Active practicing of interpersonal skills to ensure productive working relationships and to work with, or through, others internal and/or external the organisation to get work accomplished.

Display influencing, negotiating, maturity and emotional intelligence.

Formal Education

B Eng / BSc Eng Chemical or Electronic Engineering

M Eng / MSc Eng Control Engineering (Wish)

Petrochemical experience (Strong wish)

ECSA registration as Pr Eng (Wish)

 

Working Experience Experience: 5+ relevant yearsRequired Personal and Professional Skills BC_Instills TrustBC_Customer FocusBC_Manages ComplexityTC_Troubleshoots Technical IssuesTC_Engineering designBC_Decision QualityTC_E_Electrical FundamentalsTC_Electrical SystemsBC_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.