Sasol: Engineer-In-Training Programme 2023 (Mechanical Engineering)

Sasol is recruiting and invites both graduates and final-year university students to apply for the Engineer-In-Training Programme 2023 (Mechanical Engineering).

• Closing date:                                     17 April 2023
• Operating entity:                               Sasol Energy Operations & Projects

• Geographical area:                           Secunda & Sasolburg
• Non-Permanent Employment:         3 year fixed term contract

ABOUT THE ROLE / PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This role is for a position in the graduate development program. The graduate development program (GDP) is based on a three year training period in Operations and Technology.

Within this training period you will be assessed every 6 months to demonstrate competencies developed and highlight areas which require focus.

After being declared competent at the end of the 3 year period, you will become eligible to apply for vacant Engineer positions. (Subject to the availability of vacancies).

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• Learn and understand the Sasol value chain (including Operations, Technology (Engineering and Project Management), its products and applications, test methods and equipment in context of discipline learning.

• Understand the Sasol Operations Standards Framework and how to operate within it.
• Learn how to translate theoretical knowledge into practical application that will add business value.
• Understand the importance of planning and integration.

• Learn to utilize engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) in own work and projects.
• Understand how your business unit fits within your Operating Hub and the Sasol value chain.

• Understand the impact of upstream- and downstream units on the operation of your allocated plant and vice versa.

• Develop a sound understanding of [discipline] engineering generalist knowledge and sound understanding with regards to process equipment (e.g. design and safe operation thereof).

• Develop selected detailed knowledge in defined fields of [discipline] engineering.
• Be able to define a business opportunities, by using the correct indicators.

• Be able to define business risks, applying the business risk assessment tools such as the probability risk ranking matrix, specific job risk assessment, etc.

• Support the execution (follow technical instruction to enable) of an engineering scope of work for small multidisciplinary projects (i.e. Tier)

• Support and follow instructions to execute the operation, design, engineering, development and/or modification of processes/equipment in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.

• Correctly preform Technical and Economic evaluations of small projects, ideas and modifications.

Qualifications and experience required 

The position requires a minimum of a Mechanical Engineering: Bsc / BEng Mechanical Engineering with limited or no practical experience.

Final year applicants will be considered.

*Please note the BEng Tech qualification does not form part of our EIT Programme*

*Please attach your latest academic record to your profile as part of your application*

Experience:

• Less than 3 years

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Functional / Technical

• Language skills – English proficient
• Excellent communication skills

• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Leadership:

Self Mastery

• Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting.

Note: Failure to provide Sasol with truthful information and valid documents will render your application null and void

Note: Should you not be contacted in 6 weeks after the closing date, please deem your application as unsuccessful.