Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Site Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Sasolburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.
About This Position
This Site Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Sasolburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Free State.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the engineering jobs group in Sasolburg.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Sasolburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sasolburg.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Your Workplace
Importantly, the environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.
Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Sasolburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Working in Sasolburg
Beyond that, the role is based in Sasolburg, near the Sasolburg industrial complex. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Sasolburg and the broader Free State region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Sasolburg, Free State.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Sasolburg.
Many candidates already living within reach of Sasolburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
What Your Day Looks Like
Mornings often begin on site, walking through plant or project areas with the team and picking up where yesterday’s work ended. You move between technical reviews, contractor discussions and hands-on troubleshooting, balancing safety, cost and quality at every decision point. The afternoon might involve drawings, reports or a planning session for an upcoming shutdown. By the time you knock off, you have kept production running, advanced the project plan and helped the team go home safely.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Sasolburg.
On top of that, the Sasolburg office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Sasolburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Sasolburg keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Sasolburg teams.
Daily Duties
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
Minimum Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.