Metallurgical Assistant at Sasol

Secunda Synfuels Operations (SSO) operates the world’s largest coal-to-liquids (CTL) facility and produces synthesis gas (syngas) through coal gasification and natural gas reforming, using Sasol’s unique and proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technology to manufacture synthetic fuel components, pipeline gas and chemical feedstock.

• To assist the Metallurgical Engineers with the execution of their tasks
• To execute any task required by the Laboratory Manager with in your scope of work
• The jobs execution is within the Metallurgical testing laboratory and workshop
• Technical management of the work done by the laboratory
• Achieving the goals set for metallurgical engineering laboratory
• Maintaining systems to manage the operation of the laboratory

• Ensuring safety systems are in place
• Be able to perform physical tasks e.g. replica’s / hardness test on site
• Working independently without much supervision
• High level of integrity
• Deliver quality work
• Able to perform mechanical testing
• Preparation of samples

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal pre-employment selection criteria.
• Driver’s license – Code B

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate Gr 12 with Maths, Physical science and English

or

• N3 with Maths, Physical Science and English (equivalent to Gr 12 / Matric) (Must)
• Apprentice Artisan Qualification (Boilermaker or fitter) (Wish)

Experience

• Practical metallurgical laboratory experience (Wish)
• Safety-orientated (Must)
• Familiarity with the operation of basic machining equipment and power tools
• Good physical health
• Ability to work under pressure

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Leadership

Self-mastery

• Continuously develop self
• Ambassador for living the Sasol Values

Functional Competencies

• Ability to handle power tools (115 mm grinder, pencil grinder and drill) (Must)
• Ability to handle workshop tools (band saw, milling machine, bench grinder and lathe)(Wish)
• Corrosion Background (Wish)
• Aptitude for technical related tasks
• Ability to perform physical work in laboratory, workshop and on Synfuels site
• Good Communication skills
• Internal and external networking skills
• Computer Literacy
• Analytical skills
• Be a quick study

Behavioral Competencies

• Positive attitude
• Team Player
• Live the Sasol Values
• Good work ethics