Engineers in Training - Sasol

This role is for a position in the graduate development program. The graduate development program (GDP) is based on a three-year training period in Operations and Technology.

Within this training period, you will be assessed every 6 months to demonstrate competencies developed and highlight areas that require focus. After being declared competent at the end of the 3 year period, you will become eligible to apply for vacant Engineer positions. (Subject to the availability of vacancies).

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• Learn and understand the Sasol value chain (including Operations, Technology (Engineering and Project Management), its products and applications, test methods, and equipment in the context of discipline learning.
• Understand the Sasol Operations Standards Framework and how to operate within it.
• Learn how to translate theoretical knowledge into a practical application that will add business value.
• Understand the importance of planning and integration.
• Learn to utilize engineering systems, tools, and standards (own, local and international) in own work and projects.
• Understand how your business unit fits within your Operating Hub and the Sasol value chain.
• Understand the impact of upstream- and downstream units on the operation of your allocated plant and vice versa.
• Develop a sound understanding of [discipline] engineering generalist knowledge and sound understanding with regards to process equipment (e.g. design and safe operation thereof).
• Develop selected detailed knowledge in defined fields of [discipline] engineering.
• Be able to define business opportunities, by using the correct indicators.
• Be able to define business risks, applying the business risk assessment tools such as the probability risk ranking matrix, specific job risk assessment, etc.

• Support the execution (follow technical instruction to enable) of an engineering scope of work for small multidisciplinary projects (i.e. Tier)
• Support and follow instructions to execute the operation, design, engineering, development, and/or modification of processes/equipment following sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
• Correctly perform Technical and Economic evaluations of small projects, ideas, and modifications.

Qualifications and experience required

The position requires a minimum of a B.Eng / BSc. Degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Electronic / Industrial / Mining Engineering or a BSc. Degree in Geology with limited or no practical experience.

Experience:

• N/A

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Functional / Technical

• Language skills - English proficient
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Leadership:

Self Mastery

• Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback, and self-correcting.