Maintenance Specialist

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

12638

Closing Date

14 July 2026

OME

MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Location

Germiston, Gauteng

Purpose of Job

  • To provide maintenance management support to the Commercial and Retail Businesses by managing the Facility Management Company to deliver planning, maintenance management, implementation and control.
  • Maintenance activities and practices are monitored to optimise Sasol asset utilisation by ensuring best maintenance practice supported by the highest level of compliance to all relevant safety rules, regulations and legislation.

    Extensive travel required.

Key Accountabilities
  • Has the ownership of successful maintenance implementation within the Commercial and Retail businesses.
  • Develop and implementation of maintenance strategies & plans and ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are carried out in the responsibility area.
  • Ensure that all risks are identified, analysed, and mitigated to acceptable
  • Ensure overall maintenance compliance to execution plan (SHE, Quality, Cost & Schedule). Ensure appropriate maintenance governance, specifications and procedures applicable on all maintenance activities.
  • Ensure that all inspection records are updated and stored on SAP and in hard copy if so required. Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Customer facing)/ suppliers and manage contracts that are directly supporting Commercial Energy Solutions and Mobility to enable the successful delivery of Commercial Energy Solutions and Mobility maintenance
  • Manage the relationship with FMC to ensure open calls in area of responsibility are closed within the SLA response and completion times.
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding engineering activities timeously and investigate customer claims for potential product losses, product quality deviations etc.
  • Manage the interface between relevant Customer Technical Services divisions, Mobility (e.g. operations, technical specialists), Operations Improvement and/or external contributors.
  • Ensure adherence to all legal and statutory requirements and integrity tests and inspections with regard to equipment as well as Environmental Regulations.
  • Ensure KUE's, Life Savings Behaviours, PTRA's programs are implemented by the FMC and conduct ad-hoc audits to monitor implementation and compliance.
  • The incumbent is a member of the emergency team responsible for spillage control and will control contractors and consultants responsible for bio-remediation of contaminated sites and premises.
  • Liaise with contract departments and evaluate all contracts on a technical
  • Ensure that all business is conducted according to Sasol’s procurement policy and
  • Evaluate and approve quotes received from FMC to ensure that it is in line with the technical output of the service provider.
  • Review weekly status report, monthly performance report, payment of FMC and site visit reports from FMC contractors.
  • Conduct ad-hoc technical investigations/studies.
  • Provide input in the reviews and updates of existing SANS codes applicable to the petroleum marketing sector.
  • Provide input into the review and updates of the internal Specifications and Procedures with the latest changes in safety, environment, and cost saving initiatives.
  • Contribute to the compilation of the annual and long-term Develop estimates and ensure cost control to remain within budget.
Formal Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Working Experience
  • 6+ relevant years
License
  • Valid driver's license (Minimum Code B)
Required Personal And Professional Skills BC_Collaborates

BC_Communicates Effectively

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Troubleshoots Technical Issues

TC_Engineering design

TC_Equipment Utilisation

BC_Decision Quality

TC_Planning and Organisation

BC_Ensures Accountability

TC_Engineering Implementation

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.

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