Inspector In Training (NPE)

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 Req

12077

Closing Date

12 June 2026

Geographical Area

Secunda Mpumalanga South Africa

Purpose of Job

If you are a quality-orientated individual with exceptionally excellent communication skills and high learning ability this is an exciting opportunity for you.

The full 3-year training programme is accredited with the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) and a commitment to academic excellence is essential.

The IPE (Inspector of Pressurized Equipment) is responsible for overseeing and certify repairs and manufacturing new equipment at Sasol Secunda works. Duties include welding inspection certification of materials compliance with the manufacturing or repair codes and review of manufacturing documentation. The CP (Competent Person Inspector) is responsible for the physical inspection and certification of in-service equipment at Sasol Secunda works to ensure equipment operates safely until the next inspection. Duties include visual inspection non-destructive testing writing reports assessment of records and documentation and RBI (Risk based inspection) assessment meetings.

An AIA inspector is responsible for the certification of manufactured products to the governing code and being a Competent Person on Pressure vessels or Steam Generators is responsible for physical inspection on pressure vessels or steam generators to ensure they are suitable for continued operation. The key factors of this are safety and conformity to the highest ethical and legal compliance standards.

Key Accountabilities

Learn to perform and evaluate visual inspections

Learn to perform and evaluate wall thickness measurements

Learn to perform and evaluate magnetic particle testing

Learn to perform and evaluate dye penetrant testing

Learn to perform in-service inspections on pressure vessels steam generators and piping according to the

requirements of the PER and relevant internal procedures and work instructions

Learn what specialized inspection equipment is used during the inspections

Learn to review and interpret radiographs

Observe pressure tests

Support recommendation for specific repair actions or alternative

recommendations arising from inspections using specialized knowledge

Support in the verification of the condition of equipment of parts thereof after any change in condition

or repairs to equipment so that the maximum integrity and minimum downtime will result

Learn to predict when equipment needs to be replaced by evaluating all inspection results

Document all inspection findings and recommendations by composing individual technical reports in order that

actual or potential problems are documented for further action and to comply with the PER

Learn to perform detailed inspections as required when fitness-for-service calculations are performed

Learn to evaluate and comment on frequency reviews

Learn to certify the calibration and setting of safety devise for compliance to the PER

Support in management of inspection delays and frequency changes to determine what integrity risks can be

expected including determining which inspections need to be done online to manage the risks involved

Support in control of non-conforming products

Apply all relevant procedures and work instructions

Learn to recommend and evaluate results of high tech NDT. These techniques include UT TOFD

PAUT IRIS Eddy current GUL and X-rays (conventional and computed).

Support in establishing and ensuring that professional standards for service provision are met.

Job Requirements

Drivers license (wish)

Formal Education

A completed Grade 12 with a minimum 50% pass in Pure Maths Physical Science and English

A completed S4 in Mechanical/ Metallurgy/ Welding Engineering may be favorably considered.

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BCOptimizes Work Processes

TCProcess Safety / Environmental

BCManages Complexity

BCPlans and Aligns

TCEquipment Utilisation

TCProject Strategy Creation & Alignment

BCDecision Quality

TCCritical Safety Equipment SHE

TCFacilities Design and Arrangement

BCEnsures Accountability

Sasol believes in diversity and equal opportunities. We expressly welcome all applications regardless of your gender ethnicity religion ideology disabilities age or sexual identity.