Artisan Diesel Mechanic x2

Job description

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 Requisition ID 13239 Closing Date 13 October 2026 OME Regional Operations and Asset Services Location Sasolburg, Free State Purpose of Job To support the production plants by providing effective maintenance on vehicles and mobile equipment while adhering to procedures/codes and utilising all available support resources to continuously increase stability and availability of equipment by minimizing downtime, improve equipment reliability and support business targets. Key Accountabilities Adhere to all safety regulations and work standards. Carry out planned maintenance activities to Diesel equipment and vehicles. Conduct basic risk assessments on task to be performed. Conduct fault-finding and identify equipment failure modes by applying basic asset management principles. Basic understanding of reliability engineering principles (MTBF, basic failure trending, understand the link between failures and maintenance strategies). Be able to accurately scope parts and services required to conduct equipment / vehicle maintenance as per end user’s request. Be able to communicate and influence decisions and actions of stakeholders on other departments. Be able to prioritize, track work and follow through on tasks (including administrative) to support turn around times on maintenance activities. Maintain required housekeeping standards at area of work and in workshop. Conduct Safety Management inspections Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Prepared to do physical and uncomfortable work as stipulated in the job description. Willingness to coach and transfer knowledge from own known environment and experience. Be willing to perform standby duties and work overtime when required (in accordance with legislation) Be willing and capable to act in supervisory position and fulfil supervisory responsibilities as and when required. Be able to manage self, work individually but also as part of a team. Must be a self-driven individual. Formal Education NQF 4 trade test Section 28 trade tested artisan (Diesel Artisan) Drivers licence – code EC (Valid PDP will be advantageous) Working Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience as a qualified artisan maintaining diesel and petrol vehicles Previous experience on Truck tractors and trailing equipment (Mercedes Benz / MAN/ air brake systems) Previous experience on Earth Moving equipment (Bell / JCB front end loaders). Previous experience on hydraulic systems and operation. Previous experience on diesel driven locomotives (wish). Previous experience on forklifts (wish). Previous experience on tractors (wish). Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge on Sasol’s Work Management System (wish) Required Personal and Professional Skills TC_Plant Equipment Maintenance BC_Customer Focus BC_Manages Complexity TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues TC_Equipment Utilisation BC_Decision Quality BC_Action Oriented TC_Planning and Organisation 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.