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Senior Explosive Plant Operator Gr 2 (x3) - Booster Plant (Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa) @ Sasol

Bronkhorstspruit, South AfricaOnsiteFull-time
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16.0px">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.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16.0px">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.</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Requisition ID</H2> </div><div><p>12775</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Closing Date</H2> </div><div><p>29 July 2026</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">OME</H2> </div><div><p>Regional Operations and Asset Services</p> <p>Production - Booster Plant</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Location</H2> </div><div><p>Ekandustria, Gauteng</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Purpose of Job</H2> </div><div><p>To produce cast boosters by melting and mixing explosives to create a pentolite cast booster.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Accountabilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>To produce pentolite cast boosters by melting and mixing two major components (TNT and PETN) to a certain ratio and pouring the mix in to forms.</li> <li>Calculate mixing ratio using formula</li> <li>Accurate mixing number of events need to take place (control temperatures, mix speeds, cooling period)</li> <li>Recording of mixing event on mix sheet</li> <li>Sampling to confirm mix ratio</li> <li>General house keeping</li> <li>Quality inspection, packing, labelling of final product and scanning. Record production quantities</li> <li>To do a proper start-up before the beginning of the shift and a proper shut-down at the end of the week or when required</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Formal Education</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Grade 12 with Maths and Science </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Working Experience</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>12+ months relevant explosives manufacturing experience</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Required Personal and Professional Skills</H2> </div><div><div>BC_Optimizes Work Processes</div><div>TC_Process Safety / Environmental</div><div>BC_Manages Complexity</div><div>BC_Plans and Aligns</div><div>TC_Equipment Utilisation</div><div>TC_Project Strategy Creation &amp; Alignment</div><div>BC_Decision Quality</div><div>TC_Critical Safety Equipment SHE</div><div>TC_Facilities Design and Arrangement</div><div>BC_Ensures Accountability</div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="color:#32363a">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 Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="color:#32363a">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.</span></span></p>

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