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Job Req Id

9020

 

Closing Date

30 July 2025

 

OME

MRS: Mining

 

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

 

 

Purpose of Job

A principal Driller must ensure that work standards are met according to clients’ requirements, must be able to comply to the mine health and safety act. Acting as a Rig manager from time to time when required ensuring the smooth operations of the rig. Manage all employees and service providers on site.

 

Key Accountabilities

Previous experience in a Directional Drilling environment would be advantageous.

Be able to read and interpret a geology plans.

Control of drilling and directional drilling systems.

Taking important independent decisions regarding drilling activities.

Interpret path-tracker information and plot it on site plan and Excels spreadsheets

Keeping of records and generating shift reports.

Do regular risk assessment or SLAM.

Be able to calculate borehole position relative to Rig collar elevation.

Inspection and basic maintenance of equipment.

Empower team members to achieve results through task ownership.

Responsible for personnel training and development.

Must be able to achieve all QCDSM KPI’s agreed upon in the business unit.

Be able operate all drill rig equipment.

Be able to coordinates all rig moves and turns effectively.

 

Formal Education

National Senior Certificate / N3 Mathematics and Science 

Formal tertiary qualification in engineering, drilling, geology and Colin Rice training or mining would be advantageous. 

Valid Red Ticket and First Aid Certificate 

 

Experience:

Experience in organizing activities in a drilling environment

Experience in a production environment.

 

Working Experience

Experience: 4+ relevant years

 

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Collaborates

BC_Courage

TC_Verbal Communication

TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

TC_SHE Policies, Procedures and Standards

TC_Risk Management

BC_Action Oriented

BC_Tech Savvy

TC_Mining Equipment Efficiency

BC_Ensures Accountability

 

 

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.