Welding Specialist (x2)

Company: Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-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 Req ID

9779

Closing date

30 September 2025

OME
Regional Ops & Asset Services

Geographical area
Secunda

Purpose of Job

To provide welding and fabrication coordination by organising resources in the delivering quality control quality assurance fabrication welding heat treatment and the use of service providers.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor on site on RWS compiling a bill of material and planning;
• Approve scope and plan all notification ensure execution of each Permit system 100% compliance:
• Keep to -3% budgets for the NDT conducted and hired labour and heat treatment;
• Minimize budget of welding consumables and materials(store) to be ordered;
• Ensure that work standards are met according to quality standards & compliance;
• Coordination with the field subcontractors for all welding procedures specifications and procedures qualification reports;
• Elaborating and coordinating the welding specifications and codes/standards;
• Review course and effects of welding defects and take remedial actions;
• Coordination with the third party NDT inspection company;
• Review of the radiographic films and all NDT reports on a daily basis;
• Reviewing the inspection and testing methods and procedures for inspections;
• Monitor any post weld heat treatment on site/shop & review the completed chart;
• Coordinating all relevant documents for the RWS for the job to proceed (approved ABC stamped drawings heat treatment procedures approved WPS qualified welder BOM for materials to be used;
• Make sure that all welds are quality engineering welds according to codes requirements;
• Apply safety in all practices specifically project planning and execution;
• Communicate and behave professionally so that actions result in high level of credibility trust and respect;
• Develop effective manager and peer working relationships in other departments;
• Ensure that work and projects (RWS) plans meets the technical and professional objectives;
• Take ownership for personal improvement and skills development;
• Ensure that personal development plan is completed implemented and tracked;
• Apply the learning experience at the workplace;
• Agree and review personal performance goals and the achievement thereof;
• Set and work towards own performance targets and goals as per personal performance agreement;
• Update performance goals and performance agreement regularly;
• Review compliance and follow up against the standards and objectives;
• Manage own work planning and delivery according to targets;
• Adheres to standard procedures and practices with guidance.

Fomal Education

• High School / School Diploma or Similar

• Welding related trade with 2 years experience as Artisan.

• National Senior Certificate with English Maths & Physical Science SG/HG or N3 equivalent to Grade 12

• SAIW Level 2 Inspection or SAIW Level 2 supervisors

• ASME codes (Wish)

• In total a minimum of 24 months as a Welding Specialist / Quality Specialist

Working Experience

• Minimum of 05 years of experience

KEY COMPETENCIES

Leadership:

• People Leadership: Engages inclusively builds team capacity and leverages diversity.
• Partnership Leadership: Builds relationships across functions and with stakeholders creating collaborative solutions.
• Business Leadership: Drives results through accountability and influence.
• Self-Mastery: Demonstrates self-awareness accountability and continuous growth.

Technical/Behavioural Competencies:

• Deep discipline expertise in metallurgy welding and corrosion engineering
• Strong engineering governance and functional leadership skills
• Knowledge of technical procedures specifications and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to conceptualise and implement technical solutions
• Advanced technical analysis integration and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in risk analysis system optimisation and cost-of-ownership principles
• Strong understanding of business drivers and value chain fundamentals
• Innovation and ability to balance financial operational and technical requirements