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.
Execute on day-to-day operations and assist with coordination of activities within the OT (Operation... Technology) segments for Siemens, Rockwell and CCC systems of the organisation whilst acting as a key contributor to support the design, implementation, administration, maintenance and monitoring of OT systems and services.
Assisting the various businesses units in ad-hoc RCAs, confirmation studies for adherence to best practises, specifications, and procedures.
The technical and project tracks on a day-to-day basis to ensure correct resource allocation of time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and benefits that indicate timeous resourcing needs towards the execution of projects and support to operations.


Key Accountabilities


As an OT technical advisor, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our operational technology systems.
You will work closely with our engineering team to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and security of our OT infrastructure.


Your key responsibilities will include:


Have extensive knowledge on the application side of the following systems: Siemens, Rockwell and CCC
Designing and deploying OT systems to support industrial processes and operations.
Configuring and optimizing OT devices and control systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) applications, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), and industrial networks.
Configuring and troubleshooting DCOM setups on the systems to ensure dataflow to the historians.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate OT systems with IT infrastructure and business applications.
Monitoring OT systems performance and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity.
Implementing cybersecurity measures to protect OT systems from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Conducting risk assessments and implementing best practices for OT system security and compliance.
Providing technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams.
Documenting OT system configurations, procedures, and standards.
Application, adherence and compliance of legal requirements, policies, practices, standards, procedures, guidelines and methods.


Formal Education


National Diploma in (Instrumentation / Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Operational Technology)


Working Experience


10+ relevant years more

Purpose of Job


Process Artisan oversee and manage the full production process of a manufacturing plant or other industrial facility. They monitor equipment to ensure the quality, efficiency and safety of the plant. They are also responsible for the safe operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting of the facility’s equipment and instruments. Process Operators are skilled professionals... who often work as part of a team and provide leadership.


Key Accountabilities


Conduct basic first line fault finding
Applies Standard Operating Procedures
Understand equipment failure modes and defect identification and reporting
Demonstrate understanding of how equipment functions
Quality assurance of the product
Carry out all tasks as allocated by shift leader
Carry out plant inspections and take logs
Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the SPC, Process Artisan and / or Foreman
Sampling as per schedules.
Maintain required housekeeping standards.
Adhere to all safety regulations and approved work standards
Practice good housekeeping at all times
Comply with all legal requirements
Must be prepared to work shifts
Prepared to do uncomfortable and dirty work at times
Prepared to change shift on short notice
Prepared to be called out sometimes when on weekend off, depending on plant requirements.  


Formal Education


Grade 12 (with Maths, Physical Science & English)
NQF level 4
Drivers’ license (Code 8 or 10)


Working Experience


Minimum of 1+ years experience  at a Petro Chemical environment. more

Purpose of Job


Provide technical support to managers and engineers with respect to practical application of technical solutions. Manage resource allocation and indicate timeously resourcing needs towards the execution of projects and support to operations.
Responsible for developing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems,... machinery and processes. This will guide colleagues in the instrumentation & control and production fraternities to ensure plant availability and efficient operation.


Key Accountabilities


Broad base of instrumentation and control engineering knowledge.
 Ensure proper maintenance and improvement of all DCS applications in area of responsibility and by giving input to the maintenance, improvement strategies and philosophies.
Manage interface with all stakeholders in control environment. 
Ensure correct level of representation of control engineering on projects.
Ensure correct support with implementation of new control hardware and software.
Ensure correct governance and support on all projects past gate 4-6 (HAZOP, LOPA and SIL reviews, MFD reviews, FAT & SAT, Loop checks, commissioning support)
Experience on the following Technologies • TDC2000 • TDC3000 • Experion


Knowledge on:


Profibus
Ethernet based networks
ESD’s
Optimizes and control resources cost effectively within budget.
Adhere to all safety standards & procedures.
Application, adherence and compliance of policies, practices, standards, procedures, guidelines and methods.
Regularly review compliance and follow-up against objectives and standards.
Ensure performance and quality of internal capabilities.
Adhere to quality control of delivered services.
Identified and rectify deviations to guidelines and standards.
Adhere to all safety standards and procedures.
 Identify continuous improvement opportunities in own work area.
Demonstrate the desired behaviours in agreement with the Sasol Values.
Apply the learning experience at the workplace.
Manage own work planning and delivery according to targets.
Application and compliance of Policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods.
Regularly review compliance and follow-up against objectives and standards.
Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly.
Develop suitable technical proposals based on practical and theoretical knowledge.
Serve stakeholders through quality information, service solutions and value creation.
Commit to learning and continuous improvement.
Identify and optimise opportunities for improvement.
Build customers (internal/ external) relationships in order to understand their needs.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.
Build effective partnerships with team to ensure high performance.
Provide technical input or advice to multidisciplinary project teams.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Apply a collaborative and consultative approach which consistently meet business needs.
Identify optimization opportunities.
Share and implement new ideas regarding work.
Responsibility for personal improvement and skills development.
Ensure that personal development plan is completed, implemented and tracked.
Set and work towards own performance targets and goals as per personal performance plan.
Plan, organize, control and report own work.


Formal Education


BTech or Advanced Diploma (Electronic / Control / Process Instrumentation)


Working Experience


Experience: 8+ relevant years more

Purpose of Job


Process Artisan oversee and manage the full production process of a manufacturing plant or other industrial facility. 
They monitor equipment to ensure the quality, efficiency and safety of the plant.
They are also responsible for the safe operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting of the facility’s equipment and instruments.
Process Operators are skilled... professionals who often work as part of a team and provide leadership.


Key Accountabilities


Conduct basic first line fault finding
Applies Standard Operating Procedures
Understand equipment failure modes and defect identification and reporting
Demonstrate understanding of how equipment functions
Quality assurance of the product
Carry out all tasks as allocated by shift leader
Carry out plant inspections and take logs
Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the SPC, Process Artisan and / or Foreman
Sampling as per schedules.
Maintain required housekeeping standards.
Adhere to all safety regulations and approved work standards
Practice good housekeeping at all times
Comply with all legal requirements
Must be prepared to work shifts
Prepared to do uncomfortable and dirty work at times
Prepared to change shift on short notice
Prepared to be called out sometimes when on weekend off, depending on plant requirements.  


Formal Education


Grade 12 (with Maths, Physical Science & English)
NQF level 4
Drivers’ license (Code 8 or 10)


Working Experience


Minimum of 1+ years experience  at a Petro Chemical environment. more

Purpose of Job


Secunda Operations (SO) operates the world’s largest coal-to-liquids (CTL) facility and produces synthesis gas (syngas) through coal gasification and natural gas reforming, using Sasol’s unique and proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technology to manufacture synthetic fuel components, pipeline gas and chemical feedstock
Using authoritative level of experience in Instrumentation and... Control engineering to:
Support operations by means of applying control engineering skills to solve challenging problems.
This includes controller simulation, design, implementation, end-user training and post implementation support, as well as sometimes supporting projects in accordance with established principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
Guide and manage stakeholders, providing technical direction on control strategies, control relating to RCAs, Hazops, controller health, HMI (human machine interface) graphics, alarm health and alarm management configuration changes in support of meaningful alarms and provision of related operator training.


Key Accountabilities


Broad base of Instrumentation and Control engineering knowledge and competence in particular relating to: - conceptualising and configuring control strategies notably on Honeywell TDC2000,3000 and Experion systems, - control loop analyses and process troubleshooting and controller troubleshooting, also troubleshooting multifunction controller based CL logic and accurately translating this into the Experion environment from 2027 onwards - Instrumentation and control systems utilised in chemical and petro-chemical process plants. Detailed knowledge in defined fields of Instrumentation and Control engineering: e.g. Base layer process control and to a lesser extent model based predictive control (ARC/APC/CRO) Alarm management practices Control and Safety Systems – DCS/PLC/ESD. NO ESD system related configuration is required. Proficiency in HAZOPs, RCA’s and Functional Safety reviews. Ability to write a control narrative from a controller map and apply it! Field – Instrumentation, control valves, on/off valves and analysers, have understanding of compressor control Human Machine Interface (HMI) design and governance. Formulate the instrumentation and control engineering scope for small to medium single discipline projects. Ability to plan and prioritise instrumentation and control systems on a roadmap for replacements/renewals taking account of system health, OEM recommendations and operational requirements. Present the business case in support of capital for initiatives that require funding. Show the benefit (revenue, safety, equipment longevity etc.) of control engineering work relative to a base case. Knowledge and application of computer languages i.e. Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion system function block logics, sequential function charts and CL coding. Lesser ability in Python, Java, HTML etc. nice to have. Aware of best practices and able to ensure/ maintain compliance in own area: Utilise instrumentation and control engineering systems, tools and standards and techniques (own, local and international) to achieve optimised plant operation. Create, develop and update instrumentation and control engineering narratives, drawings, tools and standards.


Formal Education


B Chem Eng. / BSc Chem Eng. /B.Electronic Eng and B Eng. (Hons) and/or M Eng. in Control Engineering (Wish)


Working Experience


Experience: 5+ relevant years more

Purpose of Job


Utilise authoritative levels of experience in Mechanical engineering to manage and / or execute complex and / or specialised design, engineering, development, repair and/ or modification of mechanical equipment and plant.
This is performed in accordance with advanced engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
Coach and guide fellow team members,... providing technical direction on engineering deliverables and risk decisions.


Key Accountabilities


Capture, document and implement best practices.
Optimise mechanical engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) for use in all maintenance repair and project activities.
Create, develop and update mechanical engineering systems, tools, specifications and standards.
Evaluate current mechanical engineering systems, identify weaknesses and provide corrective actions.
Develop fit for purpose technical solutions to restore pressure equipment integrity of aging plant.
Manage interfaces between other engineering disciplines, maintenance, projects and external technical community.
Perform detailed calculations to code requirements for new or service damaged equipment repairs, modifications and life extension studies.
Capture lessons learned in specifications, works instructions and procedures.
Advise on project execution strategies including contracting and selection of suppliers.
Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements.
Ensure that deviation management is in place.
Identify deviations from legal requirements and develop corrective actions/solutions.
Ensure project success by adherence to cost, schedule and quality targets for project scope.
Ensure timely response to changes/technical queries.
Recommend mechanical engineering related concessions.
Develop advanced knowledge in defined fields of mechanical engineering.
Interpret and translate business requirements into an electrical engineering strategy to enable OME to safely meet production targets.
Translate OME project team strategy into team working model.
Manage and develop people in the team.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation.
Ensure personal development plans are completed, implemented and tracked within applicable career path.
Notify/inform of changes in resourcing needs.
Be responsible for own as well as team's performance management system.
Report on budget utilisation, forecasting and changes.
Ensure teams safety objectives and required training is completed.
Provide effective and high-quality services to stakeholders.
Maintain sound relationships with contractors and consultants.
Ensure productive working relationships with all stakeholders.
Demonstrate maturity through influencing, negotiating, and emotional intelligence.
Operate successfully in a diverse (culture, roles, positions and levels, etc.) work environment.
Contribute to or lead COP.


Formal Education


Mechanical Engineer University Bachelor's Degree


Working Experience


Experience: 8+ relevant years more

Purpose of Job


Provide a continuous input into financial and business decision-making at tactical / operational level, the completion of financial accounting reports and the day-to-day execution of financial related activities, as well as ensuring the integrity of the General Ledger and Trial balance to ensure accurate and timely reporting on a monthly basis.


Key... Accountabilities


Timeous preparation of finance lease payment runPreparation of calculations for CPI rentals
Preparation of monthly journals
Preparation of calculations for volume related rentals
Prepare Profit and Loss report on a monthly basis
Prepare presentation of results for monthly exco meeting with explanations
Prepare quarterly road levies calculations and ensure timeous submission to the relevant road agencies Road Levy Audit – Ensure audited during August every year
Impairment calculations on group model ( November and May)
OneStream implementation for Energy IFRS16 leases
Review of quarterly contracts register prepared by business
Assist with the monthly exco presentation
Ensure the integrity of the GL accounts and the structure of the ledger
Prepare monthly reconciliations/schedules for GL accounts under their control.
Prepare of Monthly Income statements (Geldsake)
Good understanding of SAP to ensure alignment with management reporting objectives and requirements.
Timeous and accurate completion of monthly reporting on Onestream/HFM, including intercompany process.
Technical issues timeously identified and actioned


Year End and Half year end Reporting


Prepare CPI Remeasurement Calculation manual calc in Excel) with disclosures 
Prepare other manual lease calculations.
Perform SOX testing during testing cycles for financial reporting and GL
Rehabilitation Calculations for Retail & Commercial
Update Rehab calcs for cycle 2 and 3
Preparation of Stand-alone for Impairment calculations. 
Provide inputs into biannual impairment reviews for relevant CGU’s
Ensure all GL reconciliations are performed and completed audit files are delivered for review.


Leases (currently 2) - Sasol Gas.


Preparation of IFRS16 journals for Sasol Gas, check and post journal, confirm balances for month end close.
HYE/YE disclosures & queries from reporting & auditors.


Other Activities during the year.


Operational Excellence through Simplification, Identify improvements and changes required (Automation)


Governance and Compliance


Maintain strong internal controls over decision making
No material audit and SOX findings
Ensure compliance to Group policies e.g. competition law training, declarations of conflict of interest etc.
Effective external/internal auditor relationships to meet reporting requirements/deadlines


Formal Education


4-Year University Bachelor's Degree in Finance or equivalent


Working Experience


Experience: 6+ relevant years more

Purpose of Job


Ensure that sound financial management and reporting practices are implemented and applied in the Business Unit. Ensures effective, accurate and timely reporting to internal stakeholders.
Participates and provides input in business decision making, financial management of the business unit and also ensure the effective management of the financial people.
Support the cost... and profit centre managers with financial analysis and intelligence in a proactive and positive/ critical attitude to facilitate decision making as well as to evaluate the effect of decisions made.


Key Accountabilities


Analyse pricing & volume variances compared to budget or forecast.
Processes sales documentation and issues invoices.
Variances on pricing and volumes reconciled and explained.
Accurate cash flow forecasts presented within agreed deadlines.
All supporting documentation on hand.
Sales recorded and updated on system.
Prepare mass balancing and reconciles gains/losses.
Prepare pricing, volume and quality variances.
Calculate provision for obsolete inventory.
Gains/losses recorded and reconciled on a monthly basis.
Variances on pricing and volumes reconciled and explained.
Inventory performance measured against working capital targets.
Value and volume of inventory known and understood.
Dead / slow moving stock identified and correctly valued or written off.
Present and confirm the accuracy and completeness of SAP data to cost centre owners.
Prepare SAP journals to ensure correct cost allocation between GL accounts and cost centre's.
Prepare detail cost centre information to enable cost centre owners in preparing and managing their costs/budgets.
Prepare monthly analysis of cost centres to identify areas of concern to be addressed by cost centre owners/BU management.
Guidance to cost centre owners on financial decisions including scenario analysis to inform business decisions.
Prepare and analyses financial information received for budgets and forecasts.
Perform variance analysis of expenditure against budget, prior year and forecast.
Give guidance to cost centre owners in terms of budget and forecast trends and requirements.
Support finance team in preparing BU/value chain results for budget presentations and quarterly BU Exco forecast presentations.
Compare budget and forecast information between different areas to determine and establish best practices.
Perform biannual impairment reviews for relevant CGU’s.
Prepare GMO/monthly forecast for the BU/value chain, and analyse for reasonableness.
Maintain SAP structures to align with BU/value chain requirements and make budget changes accordingly.
Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly cost reporting of the BU/value chain/area results.
Provide detail information regarding price and volume variances to cost centre owners.
Evaluate completeness of monthly cost and create provisions were necessary.
Prepare monthly reconciliations/schedules for GL accounts under their control.
Reconciliation of monthly SAP/HFM and BW/Management reporting results.
Tracking of financial and operating results against KPIs to be reported to cost centre owners.
Prepare variance analysis of current results against annual budget, prior year and forecasts.
Provide continuous training to cost centre owners in terms of cost awareness, optimization and available SAP cost reports.
Maintain cost and profit centre structure within SAP to ensure alignment with BU/value chain/area requirements.
Maintain WBS and/or internal order structure in alignment with BU/value chain/area requirements.
Maintain BW structure to align with BU/value chain/area requirements.
Identify HFM improvements and changes required for BU.
Prepare data in TM management reporting system.
Prepare BU/value chain data in Ten Year Model (FST).


Formal Education


University Bachelors Degree in Finance


Working Experience


Experience: 6+ relevant years more

Purpose of Job


Provide governance and expert support to control and instrumentation fraternity in areas of technology, project execution and commissioning.
This includes small project support i.e. scope/engineering reviews, technology selection, technical Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC), instrumentation/system installation and commissioning.
Lead and guide colleagues in terms... of best practices and governance in the instrumentation & control and production fraternities to ensure plant availability and efficient operation.
Support radiation protection officer (RPO) and assistant radiation protection officer(ARPO) with activities and provide relevant governance in area.
Manage interfaces with various disciplines (mechanical, electrical etc.) within Sasol Secunda and other Sasol OMEs and with external entities e.g. service providers, government offices etc.


Key Accountabilities


Broad base of instrumentation and control engineering knowledge and competence relating to general control and instrumentation technology and standards regarding:
 Control and safety systems – DCS, PLC and ESD
Field equipment i.e. primary-, secondary- and final element devices.
Use/Governance of radiation within the C&I and production fraternities
HMI design and governance
Process control strategies, control loop analysis and controller troubleshooting
Functional and process safety requirements e.g. HAZOPs, LOPA, SILs, inventory isolation, hazardous areas, explosion prevention
Providing input to Sasol specifications and Engineering standards.  
Ensuring governance regarding proposed modifications.
Developing and review of (conceptual, basic & detailed engineering and commissioning) instrumentation and control engineering scope for small to medium multi-discipline projects.
QA/QC requirements during project commissioning
Interdisciplinary requirements for overlapping areas of knowledge with mechanical, electrical, civil fraternity
Knowledge of international and South African specifications and requirements as applied to C&I e.g. IEC, SANS, etc.
Developing and maintaining 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.
Ensure adherence and compliance to Sasol safety system and culture.
Knowledge and use of emerging C&I technology e.g. wireless, digitalisation, operator effectiveness
Developing, maintaining and manage the discipline specific systems, tools, policies and procedures Other useful skills:
Ensure good working relationship with all stake holders especially with instrumentation and control fratenity as well as plant production and maintenance personnel.  
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.
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 compliance with legal requirements, policies and standards.
Manage of discipline specific project risks.
Ensure quality control of delivered services.
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.
Provide efficient and high quality services to stakeholders.
Oversee the management of external service providers.
Display influencing, negotiating, maturity and emotional intelligence.


Formal Education


BTech or Advanced Diploma in Instrumentation
PrTech (Wish)


Working Experience


Experience: 8+ relevant years more

Purpose of Job


Key role is ensuring performance of the Commercial Marketing channels are monitored, analysed and reported on effectively. Ensure that sound performance management and reporting practices are implemented and applied in the Business Unit. Ensures effective, accurate and timely reporting to internal stakeholders. Participates and provides input in business decision making and... financial management of the business unit. Support the cost and profit centre managers with financial analysis and intelligence/insights in a proactive and positive/ critical attitude to facilitate decision making as well as to evaluate the effect of decisions made.
Identify profit drivers (Gross margin components) and assist business in driving processes to unlock these drivers for profitability
Monitor cash fixed cost spend to ensure they are within budget, obtain necessary approvals before spend in accordance with Governance measures in place, ensure timely accrual of cost for work done and ensure cost centre owners take full accountability and are in control of their cost.
Monitor and assist in ensuring capital projects are appropriately approved and ensure timely implementation of projects including accruals for work done.
Take full responsibility for all financial matters (including reports such as EXCO and Integrated Reporting (IR) packs) relating to the Direct (including Lubricants) and Indirect Channels of Trade and Exports and support the Marketing team in their reports.


Key Accountabilities

Manage the process and results in preparing and  analysis supporting the overall Commercial Marketing business on a monthly basis, during budget and forecast cycles including reporting of KPIs including:


Prepare volume and gross margin analysis per product and market segment.
Prepare and analyse pricing & volume variances compared to budget, forecast or other scenario as required.
Provide guidance and feedback to management in terms of budget and forecast trends and requirements. Provide weekly updates on the sales volumes with forward looking views and support with measures to close the gaps where applicable.
Prepare detail information to enable management to monitor the performance of the business and manage their gross margin and costs.
Gather competitor insights and get to know the Commercial Direct and Indirect Channels of Trade and Overland customers.
Accurate cash flow forecasts presented within agreed deadlines.
Guidance to cost centre owners on financial decisions including scenario analysis to inform business decisions. Monitor cash fixed cost to ensure it is within budget
Compare budget and forecast information between different areas to determine and establish best practices.
Provide input to biannual impairment reviews for relevant CGU’s.
Maintain SAP structures to align with business unit / value chain requirements and make budget changes accordingly.
Tracking of financial and operating results against KPIs to be reported to management.
Generate ideas to optimise processes and provide automation opportunities.
Support finance team in preparing business unit / value chain results for budget, quarterly BU Exco forecast, Board and Governance submissions.
Support Business Partners and Finance team with various ad-hoc tasks.
Support business and monitor all capital related projects for area of responsibility


Formal Education


University Bachelors Degree in Finance


Working Experience


Experience: 9+ relevant years in Finance more