Foreman – Sasol Mining (Secunda, Mpumalanga)

Sasol

Job Requisition ID: 12683
Closing Date: 29 July 2026
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
Company: Sasol
Business Unit: Mining (OME MIN)
Job Type: Permanent

 Join Sasol – Build Your Leadership Career in Mining

Sasol, a global leader in chemicals and energy, is looking for a qualified Foreman to oversee engineering maintenance processes in their mining operations in Secunda.

If you have strong technical expertise and leadership skills, this is your opportunity to grow within a company that values innovation, diversity, and career development.

 Purpose of the Role

To manage and oversee engineering maintenance activities within the assigned area, ensuring mining teams achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale (QCDSM).

 Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily engineering maintenance strategies and overhaul plans
  • Ensure equipment availability and minimize downtime (MTTF / MTTR)
  • Control maintenance budgets and cost efficiency
  • Implement and maintain engineering SOPs and compliance standards
  • Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions
  • Oversee predictive and condition-based maintenance programs
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards (Zero Harm, Zero Fatalities)
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety and performance metrics
  • Support production teams in achieving targets
  • Lead, train, and develop maintenance teams
  • Manage workforce performance, absenteeism, and engagement
  • Coordinate recruitment and succession planning

 Minimum Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate / N3 / NCV Level 4
    (Mathematics, Physical/Engineering Science, Business English)
  • Trade Certificate: Diesel Mechanic

 Experience Required

  • Minimum 6+ years relevant experience in engineering or mining maintenance

 Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

  • Engineering Technology
  • Engineering Design & Development
  • SHE Policies, Procedures & Standards

Leadership Competencies

  • Action Planning
  • Delivery Excellence
  • Commercial Agility
  • Drives Innovation
  • Customer Centricity
  • Collaboration & Partnerships
  • Talent Development

 Employment Equity

Sasol is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups and persons with disabilities in line with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.

 Important Information

  • If you do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
  • Sasol supports career growth and continuous development opportunities

 Apply Now

Take the next step in your engineering career with one of South Africa’s top energy companies.

Apply before 29 July 2026

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