Secunda Maintenance And Engineering Planner (Shutdown) X2

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

13465

Closing Date

3 November 2026

OME

Secunda Operations

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

The purpose of the role is to enable plant stability through effective planning of the identified maintenance/Shutdown activities and scheduling of the necessary resources and to assist with Shutdown related activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Follow and promote the understanding of the turnaround management (TAM) process through self-study and coaching.
• Review the scope of required shutdown Work Orders as received per discipline from the plant and capture all relevant data to build accurate task lists through site inspections, drawings, and knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.
• Use prescribed software (i.e. Artemis) to schedule all identified tasks to prescribed standards. Ensure that schedules meet the technical and professional objectives.
• Assist the project leader with progress tracking of front-end-loading activities to ensure comprehensive preparedness for the execution.
• Co-ordinate shutdown/project activities during execution. Monitor and report on progress.
• Provide accurate and on-time reporting encompassing relevant information tailored to various audiences.
• Facilitate relevant meetings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders (i.e. manager, peers, clients and service providers) to enable efficient maintenance activities.
• Accept and implement technical expertise and advice to improve business performance.
• Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.
• Adhere, support, and promote the company’s vision, values and goals.
• Adhere to performance agreements.

Formal Education

• High school diploma (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Science (at N3 level), AND
• A relevant Engineering National Diploma (NQF 5 Planner Qualification) - Instruments / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Chemical /Welding / Rigging with 2+ years relevant operations experience, OR An occupational Trade Qualification (NQF 4): Trade (artisan) – Instrument / Electrical / Mechanical / Process Artisan / Welding / Rigging with 3+ years relevant operations experience , OR Sasol Planning internal technical development training program with 5+ years relevant experience, AND
• A valid Driver’s License

Planning and project management experience/ qualification (beneficial)

• SACPCMP accredited
• Planning experience
• SAP
• MS Projects

Working Experience

2 - 5 Years relevant operations experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Review and Reporting

TC_Equipment Utilisation

BC_Directs Work

BC_Decision Quality

BC_Manages Ambiguity

TC_Planning and Organisation

TC_Quality Control and Reliability

BC_Balances Stakeholders

TC_Compliance Management

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.