Maintenance Assistant at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• A Maintenance Assistant supports the Maintenance team by providing effective equipment maintenance assistance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, to increase stability and maintain sustainability of equipment.

Key Accountabilities
Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Conduct routine inspections of rotating equipment, including monitoring oil temperature and vibration levels.
• Support maintenance activities, including lubrication, filter changes, and basic servicing of pumps, compressors, and turbines
• Assist with housekeeping and general maintenance tasks within the plant or workshop as required. 
• Ensure that inspection and maintenance records are accurately documented and maintained. 
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.  
• Safety procedures, works instruction, emergency preparedness
• Hand tools (Drill, screwdriver, grinder, paint brush, portable tools)
• Use trade related hand tools safely
• Clean up site
• Use 2-way radios as a form of communication when performing rigging tasks

Management Results

• Participates in root cause analyses and provides feedback to RCA teams.
• Carries out work according to planning
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Applies and adheres to safety standards and requirements to support safety.
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.
• Identifies faults by using applicable methods to ensure equipment availability.

Leadership and Growth Results

• Attends training courses and seminars as per training matrix to improve competency and skills.
• Identifies personal training and development needs and incorporates into PDP with group leader approval.
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines.

Customer and Relationship Results

• Performs plant inspections and repairs as required to ensure equipment reliability.
• Provides adequate feedback to customers on work progress.
• Conducts My IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability.

Innovation and Improvement Results

• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/upgrades and critical spares are replaced
• Attends and interacts in toolbox talks to improve plant safety.
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability.
• Spot continuous improvement opportunities in own work area

Formal Education

• High School / School Diploma or similar

Work Experience

• 0 – 2 years relevant working experience
• Basic technical knowledge of rotating equipment inspection (e.g., oil temperature, vibration analysis).  
• Familiarity with pumps, compressors, and turbines is required.  
• Prior experience in maintenance or a related field is a plus but not mandatory.