Technologist II Instr & Ctrl Vinyls

Sasol is a worldwide integrated chemicals and energy corporation with a legacy spanning 75 years. Through our skilled personnel, we leverage our expertise and selected technologies to securely and sustainably source, produce, and distribute chemical and energy products on a global scale. By becoming part of Team Sasol, you are joining an organization that prioritizes people in all our endeavors.

Sasol is committed to investing in its workforce at every stage of their careers and provides development opportunities designed to nurture your professional growth within a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Job Req ID
11261
Closing Date
13 February 2026
Location
Sasolburg and Natref Operations
Purpose of Job
Offer technical support through the independent design of a technical strategy, data assimilation, evaluation, interpretation, and contextualization in a highly intricate process setting with advanced control applications and systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Consistently provide solutions that enhance business outcomes: boosting competitiveness.
• Create instrumentation scope of work (SOW) for engineering and construction contractors.
• Address problems related to the business unit and its impact on the value chain.
• Enhance technology application and integration for at least one technology.
• Ensure the quality of group deliverables.
• Effectively implement cost-efficient principal solutions independently.
• Optimize and manage resources in a budget-friendly manner.
• Establish technical and professional policies, practices, procedures, and standards.
• Develop and deliver products, systems, programs, procedures, and models.
• Ensure application, adherence, and compliance with legal requirements, policies, practices, standards, procedures, guidelines, and methods.
• Monitor the performance of solutions that have been implemented.
• Guarantee quality analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Provide expert solutions to accommodate evolving business and work requirements.
• Extract, capture, and disseminate information in line with knowledge management standards.
• Investigate and enact recommendations regarding programs and systems to gain a competitive edge.
• Review and report on the process and risk impacts concerning a portfolio of projects.
• Independently carry out solutions grounded in cost-effective principles.
• Take corrective measures when necessary regarding maintenance projects.
• Deliver high-quality cost-effective solutions on time and within risk parameters.
• Conduct data assimilation, assessment, interpretation, and contextualization for a portfolio of maintenance projects.
• Independently devise technical strategies.
• Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement, and skills enhancement.
• Support and embody the Sasol vision and values through the Aspirational Culture initiative.
• Continuously expand extensive knowledge related to the field of work and personal mastery in the application of technical skills.
• Serve as a coach and mentor within the team.
• Review compliance and follow-up against established standards and objectives.
• Foster strong networks with teams, managers, and business leaders to enhance the company’s knowledge base.
• Build and sustain expert networks and relationships, including customers, suppliers, universities, and specialized organizations.
• Collaborate with external engineering firms to exchange knowledge and benchmark practices.
• Exhibit influential relationships with managers, peers, and company business leaders.
• Collaborate with the Engineering CoE to identify areas of concern, project risks, and long-term requirements.
• Maintain healthy and stable relationships with contractors, consultants, and management.
• Employ a collaborative and consultative approach that consistently meets business needs.
• Communicate best practices, technical reports, and position statements to relevant stakeholders.
• Continuously grow extensive knowledge related to the field of work and personal mastery in the application of technical skills.
• Ensure the personal development plan is completed, implemented, and monitored.
• Take initiative for personal enhancement and skills development.
• Improve personal work performance and enhance group work processes.
• Share expertise and facilitate the development of others.
• Manage planning and maintenance projects.
• Work on a portfolio of maintenance projects.
• Plan and achieve management objectives in technical, professional, and expert areas of work.

Formal Education

• BTech University Bachelors Degree (South Africa)
• Higher/Advanced Diploma (South Africa)

Working Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years

Technical Competencies

• Solid knowledge of the DeltaV DCS
• Solid knowledge of the AMS system
• Solid knowledge of PLCs
• Solid knowledge of ESD systems; HIMA
• Good understanding of Bentley Nevada vibration protection systems
• Good understanding of level measurements and control
• Familiarity with Functional Safety
• Solid knowledge of Explosion Prevention principles
• Understanding of various Safety Integrity Levels and their application
• Good comprehension of the MOC process

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues
• BC_Plans and Aligns
• TC_Equipment Utilisation
• BC_Decision Quality
• TC_E_Electrical Fundamentals
• TC_Electrical Systems
• BC_Action Oriented
• BC_Ensures Accountability

Sasol is an equal opportunity employer, committed to affirmative action. Inspired by our mission of “Innovating for a better world,” Sasol recognizes that diversity is fundamental to our organization’s fabric and is crucial to our growth and success. We are dedicated to fully including all qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and individuals with disabilities in accordance with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to effectively evaluate a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within 60 days of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice and wish you the best in your career aspirations and future applications with us.