Process Engineer I – BuOH & AAA Plants

Company: Sasol
Location: Sasolburg
Business Unit: Sasolburg & Natref Operations (BUOH & AAA Plants)
Job Req ID: 11570
Closing Date: 12 March 2026
Experience Level: 3+ Years

 About the Company

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with over 75 years of heritage. The organisation focuses on safely and sustainably sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing chemical and energy products worldwide.

At Sasol, people are at the centre of operations, with strong emphasis on career development, diversity, and inclusion.

 Job Purpose

The Process Engineer I will form part of the Technical & Engineering Support Team for the Acrylic Acid & Esters (AAA) and Butanol (BuOH) plants.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Lead, this role supports production targets by:

• Providing technical process engineering support

• Identifying optimisation and improvement opportunities

• Supporting shutdowns, inspections, commissioning, and plant integrity

Due to the operational nature of the plants, the role requires hands-on field support during shutdowns and inspections. Candidates must be physically fit and comfortable working in an industrial plant environment.

 Key Responsibilities

 Process Monitoring & Optimisation

• Understand process design intent and monitor plant health

• Identify constraints, performance gaps, and optimisation opportunities

• Improve efficiency, energy usage, product quality, reliability, and safety

• Translate loss accounting into structured improvement plans

 Operational & Technical Support

• Provide troubleshooting and problem-solving across operating units

• Conduct plant test runs, trials, and technical investigations

• Support shutdown inspections and plant recommissioning

• Assist with catalyst and chemical loading/unloading

• Support start-up and commissioning activities

 Process Safety & Risk Management

• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives

• Define and manage Process Safety Information (PSI)

• Identify and mitigate process safety threats

• Ensure compliance with Management of Change (MOC) processes

• Contribute to Volume Protection Plans (VPP)

• Adhere to SHE strategy to achieve zero harm

 Engineering & Governance

• Participate in design reviews (HAZOP, PFD, MFD reviews)

• Develop and maintain operating envelope documentation

• Provide input into operating and shutdown manuals

• Support smaller Tier 4/5 process engineering projects

• Ensure compliance with Sasol policies and statutory requirements

 Minimum Qualifications

✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
(BSc Eng. Chemical Engineering or BEng Chemical Engineering)

 Experience Required

✔ Minimum 3+ years relevant process engineering experience
✔ Experience in plant operations, process optimisation, or technical support
✔ Exposure to shutdowns, plant integrity inspections, and commissioning advantageous

 Technical Competencies

• Process Risk Analysis

• Process Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Operating Process Knowledge

• Process Management & Development

• Compliance Management

 Behavioural Competencies

• Collaboration

• Decision Quality

• Ensuring Accountability

• Strategic Mindset

• Inspiring Engagement

 Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment medical examination

• Possible physical fitness assessment

• Willingness to work during plant shutdowns

 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 the Employment Equity Plan.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided where required.

 Why Apply?

✔ Work within a globally recognised energy & chemicals company
✔ Gain exposure to complex chemical plant operations
✔ Build expertise in process optimisation and safety management
✔ Develop your engineering career in a high-performance industrial environment