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Senior Specialist Commercial Energy Projects (Sandton, South Africa) @ Sasol

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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 Requisition ID 13443 Closing Date 9 November 2026

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  • Legal, IP, Commercial & Compliance Role Category Optimisation Location Sandton Purpose of Job To provide commercial advisory, partnering, deal structuring and contract drafting and negotiation advice and service to Business Building and the Integrated Gas Business.
  • Key Accountabilities Provide critical insight and knowledge to development and shaping of business strategy Understand underlying industry fundamentals incl business models, costs and local/global economics in strategic markets.
  • Transaction structuring and contract negotiations support for Projects and Business Development through all phases of BD&I.
  • Management of rights & obligations of commercial contracts through development phases and during operations.
  • Lead the implementation of the Partnering Framework to identify preferred partners for strategic growth projects and transactions Provide specialist commercial advisory on investment opportunities to build and grow sustainable businesses.
  • Build effective internal and external networks to facilitate commercial and business development opportunities.
  • Lead the negotiation of the commercial framework agreements, co-operation agreements, JOINT Development Agreements, Deefstock Supply Agreements, Purchas & Sale agreements, NDAs etc.
  • Network, transfer of knowledge and learnings enabling internal capacity building.
  • Understand the leading and emerging trends in the competitive landscape.

Ensure robust and accurate investment and business analysis for projects and transactions Working Experience 9+ relevant years Formal Education 3-4-year Relevant University Degree Required Personal and Professional Skills BC_Communicates Effectively TC_Business Acumen BC_Business Insight TC_Reporting TC_Commercial Acumen TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions TC_Data Collection and Analysis BC_Action Oriented BC_Ensures Accountability BC_Strategic Mindset 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. 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.

Skills

commercial advisorydeal structuringcontract draftingBusiness Strategypartnering frameworkcommercial framework agreementsjoint development agreementssupply agreement

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