Chemical Plant Controller (Cpc) / Senior Chemical Plant Operator (Snr Cpo)

Job Facts

Employer Sasol
Location Mpumalanga Secunda
Closing Date 17 Aug 2026
Posted 15 August 2026
Minimum Education Matric or N3 with Pure maths, English and Physical Science
Industry Energy, Chemicals

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric or N3 with Pure maths, English and Physical Science
  • NQF 4 Chemical Operations
  • 4+ relevant years of experience
  • in plant operations with Panel operation.
  • BC_Optimizes Work Processes
  • BC_Communicates Effectively
  • TC_Production Resource Management
  • TC_Production Risk Management
  • TC_P_Project Quality Management
  • BC_Manages Complexity
  • TC_Equipment Utilisation
  • BC_Drives Results
  • TC_Production and Procedure Management

Responsibilities

  • A Process Artisan operates process equipment, systems and processes for a specific plant / unit within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner.
  • Conduct basic first line fault finding
  • Carry out all tasks as allocated by Foreman
  • Carry out plant inspections and take logs
  • Knowledge of Work Management system
  • Knowledge of permit to work system
  • Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the Foreman and / or SHE rep
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and approved work standards
  • Prepared to be called out when on standby, depending on plant requirements.
  • Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
  • Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
  • Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
  • Work Independently
  • Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
  • Apply and maintain safety in a working environment
  • Conducts IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability
  • Work effectively in a team
  • Play an appropriate main role during emergency situations to get the plant back online
  • Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues
  • Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.