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Technician/Senior Technician Instruments & Controls at Sasol
Sasol
September 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Purpose of Job
Provide technical support to maintenance managers and engineers by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions and independently implementing solutions to optimise systems.
Key Accountabilities
DCS and PLC systems
Standalone single loop controllers
Anti-Surge and Speed Control Systems
Emergency Shutdown systems
Burner management and flame detection systems
SMART instrumentation and bus systems
Understand P&ID and Instrument loop drawings
Project Handling Experience
SAP: Maintenance and Materials management & Purchasing
Hazardous installations in petrochemical industry.
Required outputs: Technical
Configuration and repair of instrumentation and systems.
Configuration and repair of Anti-Surge, Speed Control, ESD and PLC Systems.
Verify designs for instruments - new and modifications on Instruments in production plants.
Ensure that Instruments designs and subsequent installations comply with OHS Act requirements.
Design and/or verify PLC, DCS, and Shutdown Safety Systems and protection schemes.
Investigate and implement new technologies to improve the reliability of Instruments and quality of measurement within the refinery.
Liaise with Vendors and other Sasol BU's to improve the quality of instrument installations and measurements.
Required outputs: Management
Contribute to Effective Maintenance Strategies
Assist with planning and executing of Shutdown system tests.
Managing Unit shutdown plans - instrumentation.
Project management execution
Coaching and leading artisan team
Required outputs: Area team
Technical Support to area team.
Assist with area team fault finding and incident investigation initiatives
Support area team goals and actions.
Required outputs: General
Must apply innovative and creative abilities to solve technical problems.
Source and Procure Equipment.
Co-ordinating and negotiating with commercial department, suppliers, contractors and consultants.
Budget Control.
Development and Training assistance to colleagues.
Organise and chair meetings
Formal Education
National Diploma (Electrical-Light current/ Instrumentation & Control)
Instrument Mechanician Trade Test will be an added advantage
Working Experience
5+ years' experience in Instrumentation & Control in the refinery environment, or in the petrochemical environment at least
Deadline:30th September,2026
Provide technical support to maintenance managers and engineers by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions and independently implementing solutions to optimise systems.
Key Accountabilities
DCS and PLC systems
Standalone single loop controllers
Anti-Surge and Speed Control Systems
Emergency Shutdown systems
Burner management and flame detection systems
SMART instrumentation and bus systems
Understand P&ID and Instrument loop drawings
Project Handling Experience
SAP: Maintenance and Materials management & Purchasing
Hazardous installations in petrochemical industry.
Required outputs: Technical
Configuration and repair of instrumentation and systems.
Configuration and repair of Anti-Surge, Speed Control, ESD and PLC Systems.
Verify designs for instruments - new and modifications on Instruments in production plants.
Ensure that Instruments designs and subsequent installations comply with OHS Act requirements.
Design and/or verify PLC, DCS, and Shutdown Safety Systems and protection schemes.
Investigate and implement new technologies to improve the reliability of Instruments and quality of measurement within the refinery.
Liaise with Vendors and other Sasol BU's to improve the quality of instrument installations and measurements.
Required outputs: Management
Contribute to Effective Maintenance Strategies
Assist with planning and executing of Shutdown system tests.
Managing Unit shutdown plans - instrumentation.
Project management execution
Coaching and leading artisan team
Required outputs: Area team
Technical Support to area team.
Assist with area team fault finding and incident investigation initiatives
Support area team goals and actions.
Required outputs: General
Must apply innovative and creative abilities to solve technical problems.
Source and Procure Equipment.
Co-ordinating and negotiating with commercial department, suppliers, contractors and consultants.
Budget Control.
Development and Training assistance to colleagues.
Organise and chair meetings
Formal Education
National Diploma (Electrical-Light current/ Instrumentation & Control)
Instrument Mechanician Trade Test will be an added advantage
Working Experience
5+ years' experience in Instrumentation & Control in the refinery environment, or in the petrochemical environment at least
Deadline:30th September,2026