11 May 2026 Sasol Closing 19 May 2026

Senior Chemical Plant Operator

Energy, Chemicals

Minimum Requirements

  • Gr 12 / N3 National Senior Certificate with Maths & Science
  • Occupational Trade Certificate (NQF4)
  • 3+ relevant years
  • 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 Senior CPO operates process equipment, systems and processes for a specific plant / unit within the Sasol environment to achieve production requirements in a safe manner.
  • Participates in shift handover meetings
  • Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
  • Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams
  • Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety
  • Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures
  • Apply and maintain safety in a working environment
  • Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs
  • Contribute to the development of training modules
  • Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval
  • Lead by example (walks the talk)
  • Conduct on the job coaching of learners
  • SME Presentation on specific plant equipment
  • Conducts Enablon 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 on line
  • Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues)
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Gives input at “toolbox talks” to improve plant safety
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities in own work area
  • Improve practices and/or equipment
How to apply