Engineering Application Specialist
Job Location:
Secunda - South Africa
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Job Summary
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.
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24 August 2026
Regional Operations and Asset Services
Secunda Mpumalanga
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically competent Instrumentation SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) Application Specialist to support and administer our engineering information systems. The successful candidate will leverage their instrumentation engineering knowledge to maintain data integrity support engineering projects provide system governance and ensure effective utilization of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) across the business.
The role requires a strong understanding of instrumentation engineering principles combined with experience in engineering data management and SmartPlant Instrumentation administration.
Engineering Application Support
- Provide application support and administration for SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
- Configure and maintain SPI data structures reference data standards and application settings.
- Investigate and resolve application-related issues raised by users.
- Liaise with engineers technicians project teams and external service providers regarding SPI requirements and support activities.
- Support system upgrades testing migrations and implementation activities.
Instrumentation Data Management
- Ensure the accuracy completeness and consistency of instrumentation engineering data.
- Support the creation maintenance and governance of instrument indexes loop diagrams hook-ups cable schedules and related deliverables.
- Perform data quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
User Support and Training
- Provide technical guidance and support to engineering users.
- Develop and maintain works instructions procedures and user documentation.
Governance and Compliance
- Manage user access and security in accordance with company governance requirements.
- Maintain audit readiness and support compliance activities.
- Promote adherence to engineering and data management standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows and data management processes.
- Assist with the implementation of system enhancements and process improvements.
- Participate in digitalization and engineering information management initiatives.
Advanced Diploma BTech or Degree in:
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation)
- Process Control Engineering
- Related Technical Discipline
Minimum Requirement:
- 5 years experience in instrumentation engineering maintenance projects or engineering services.
- Practical experience with instrumentation design maintenance or plant operations.
- 2 years experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) or similar engineering data management systems.
- Experience in petrochemical mining energy manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
Technica Knowledge:
- Instrumentation and control systems.
- Instrument indexes and loop management.
- Field instrumentation and control valves.
- Process control principles.
- Engineering drawings and documentation.
- SPI modules and functionality.
- Engineering data governance and quality management.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
Advantageous:
- SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) administration experience.
- SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) /SDx Smart Digital Plant exposure.
- SmartPlant P&ID experience.
- Experience supporting multiple sites or business units.
- Experience with engineering information management systems.
- Knowledge of data migration and engineering system integrations.
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 Sasols 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We are a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States.
