Maintenance Operator Grade 2 Mechanical

About this role

Sasol, the integrated chemicals and energy company, is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Operator at its Secunda Operations site in Mpumalanga. You will support the Mechanical Maintenance team so that plant equipment stays reliable and available.

What you’ll do

• Follow safety rules and standards every day, and help keep your work area clean and tidy.
• Carry out maintenance work according to the plan, and attend the daily morning meeting where tasks are handed out.
• Find faults in equipment using the correct methods, and carry out plant inspections and repairs when needed.
• Report on work progress to your supervisor and to customers.
• Take part in toolbox talks, root cause analyses and other safety and improvement sessions.
• Record the correct maintenance history and flag spare parts that need replacing.

What you need

• Grade 12 or N3, with Mathematics, Physical Science and English.
• CHIETA NQF Level 2 certificate.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Advantageous: CHIETA NQF Level 4 certificate.
• Skills in communicating clearly, troubleshooting technical problems, planning your work and taking responsibility for it.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone with a mechanical background who has done maintenance or workshop work before. You should enjoy hands-on work, be safety-minded and be happy to learn through training courses set by the company.

Tips before you apply

• Have your Grade 12 or N3 results, CHIETA certificates and driver’s licence ready to upload.
• Show your relevant work experience clearly on your CV, with dates, employers and the mechanical tasks you did.
• Give examples of times you worked safely, fixed a fault or took part in a safety meeting or root cause analysis.