About this role
Company 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. Requisition Identification 12943 Closing date 26 August 2026 Operating Model Entity Reginal Operations and Asset Services Location Secunda Purpose of Job Provide specialist technical support, maintenance, optimization, commissioning, and reliability assurance for Fire & Gas Detection Systems, SCADA platforms, PLCs, emergency Voice Evacuation systems, and associated critical safety infrastructure. Ensure maximum system availability, compliance with Sasol standards, and safe operation of safety-critical systems. Key Accountabilities SCADA Systems (Adroit) Maintain and configure Adroit SCADA servers and clients. Develop and modify: Graphics Alarm pages Trends Historian configurations Cause & Effect displays Perform alarm rationalization and system optimization. Ensure cybersecurity, redundancy, and network integrity. PLC Systems Configure and maintain: Omniflex PLCs Mitsubishi PLCs (where applicable) Associated I/O and communication infrastructure Execute logic modifications and system upgrades. Troubleshoot communication protocols and network interfaces. Project & Technical Governance Review and develop: Scope of Work (SOW) Technical specifications BOQs Technical justifications Support: Capital projects Modifications MOC processes System roadmaps Perform QA/QC on installations and upgrades. Fire & Gas Systems Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize: Fixed gas detection systems Smoke detection systems Fire & Gas push buttons Fire suppression interfaces Voice evacuation PA Systems Perform: Functional testing Calibration oversight Cause & Effect verification SAT/FAT activities Loop checks and commissioning support Investigate system failures and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Reliability & Compliance Ensure compliance with: SANS standards Sasol Engineering Standards SHE requirements Critical Systems governance requirements Conduct installation audits and verification inspections. Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and work instructions. Leadership & Stakeholder Support Provide technical leadership during complex maintenance activities. Mentor technicians and contractors. Interface with: Operations Maintenance Projects OEMs Service providers Provide monthly and quarterly system performance reporting. Forma Education National Diploma in: Electrical Engineering; Electronic/ Control Systems Engineering; Trade qualification beneficial. Working Experience Minimum 9 years relevant experience, at least: 5 years with PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems; 3 years with Emergency / Fire & Gas systems; 1 year with industrial networks and communications. Required Personal and Professional Skills Technical Competencies Adroit SCADA Omniflex PLC Fire & Gas Systems Smoke Detection Fire Suppression Interfaces Industrial Networking SAP PM / Work Management Root Cause Analysis Project Execution and Commissioning Core Competencies Critical Reasoning Advanced Fault Finding Problem Solving Risk Management Technical Reporting Planning & Organising Customer Focus Self-Mastery Total Quality Management Safety Leadership.