Maintenance Operator Grade 2 (Mechanical) – Sasol Germiston

 Job Details

• Company: Sasol

• Job Title: Maintenance Operator Grade 2 (Mechanical)

• Job Req ID: 11431

• Posting Date: 10 February 2026

• Closing Date: 23 February 2026

• Location: Germiston, Gauteng

• Operating Entity: Regional Ops and Asset Services

• Employment Type: Full-time

 About Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with over 75 years of heritage. Sasol places people at the centre of everything it does and invests in employee development throughout every stage of the career journey. The company embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity while driving innovation for a better world.

 Purpose of the Job

The Maintenance Operator Grade 2 (Mechanical) role supports the maintenance and operation of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and equipment. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, collecting accurate field data, and maintaining high safety and productivity standards within the plant environment.

 Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Applying and maintaining safety standards in the workplace

• Supporting mechanical and electro-mechanical maintenance activities

• Conducting plant inspections and performing repairs to ensure equipment reliability

• Identifying faults using approved troubleshooting methods

• Participating in root cause analyses (RCA) and providing feedback to teams

• Attending daily morning meetings and toolbox talks

• Providing regular feedback to supervisors and customers on work progress

• Maintaining good housekeeping and proper waste disposal

• Capturing accurate maintenance history for renewals and upgrades

• Participating in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

• Attending required training courses and identifying personal development needs

 Minimum Requirements

 Education

• Grade 12 with Mathematics, English, and Science
  OR

• N3 with Mathematics and Engineering Science

• NQF Level 2 Occupational Qualification

 License

• Valid Driver’s License Code C1 (old Code 10)

 Experience

• 1–2+ years relevant mechanical or maintenance experience

 Required Skills & Competencies

• Effective communication skills

• Strong decision-making ability

• Mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding

• Equipment utilisation and engineering implementation

• Planning and organisational skills

• Ability to manage complexity

• Accountability and action-oriented mindset

• Ability to analyse alternatives and recommend solutions

 Employment Equity

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and persons with disabilities in line with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. Reasonable accommodation will be provided where required.

 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via Sasol’s official careers platform.

Closing date: 23 February 2026
 If you do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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