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IM Solution Architect HR Time NH (Workforce Software)
Location: Alberton, Botswana
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7043
Closing Date
31 January 2025
OME
CML: Information Management
Location
Global
Purpose of Job
Solution Architect of Time is the vital link between IM and business through supporting and ensuring the successful completion of analysis, design, building, testing and deployment tasks of a software product’s features. The responsibilities of the role ranges from eliciting requirements and refining them through an iterative process of planning, defining acceptance criteria, prioritising, developing and reviewing the results, to translating the requirements into technical plans and implementations. Throughout the iterative planning and analysis of requirements, the Solution Architect of Time must constantly ensure that the features requested by the requestor align with the business priorities and vision of the Product Owner, especially as the business evolves and changes over time. The Solution Architect works closely with the Product Owner early in the Demand process and brings in the technology considerations and opportunities in the demand evaluation. They contribute technology perspectives to changes in strategy, vision, or approaches in the wider organisation to ensure alignment of the Technology landscape with business strategy and technology investment. The Solution Architect of Time architects and designs comprehensive solutions that meet business needs by translating those needs into solution specific architecture and designs to create solutions that are aligned to the Product Owner’s vision as well as to IM’s architecture standards, principles and common solutions and services, while meeting financial targets. They collaborate with the Product Manager and the development & configuration resources, overseeing the delivery of designs all the way through to transitioning into production and supporting ongoing and regular reviews of delivery performance. The Solution Architect of Time also contributes into high level roadmaps for solutions, participates in solution evaluation and selection, recommends buy vs. build decisions, and provides early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case and re-evaluate benefits realisation as required. They ensure that the solution integrates into the existing IM environment, whilst validating that they are fit for purpose and sustainable to operate.
Key Accountabilities
• Build and manage trusted relationships with stakeholders to encourage sharing of information to leverage technology and innovation.
• Support Time and Project Teams regarding architecture related concerns and direction, as well as alignment to overall IT strategy
• Support the Product Owner in their various responsibilities, such as developing and implementing a product roadmap of initiatives that is aligned to business strategy and gathering high-level requirements and slicing them down into user stories to fit sprint delivery cycles.
• Design and document architectures and processes by translating specific business requirements, constraints and dependencies into high-level and detailed technical designs (e.g. Conceptual Architecture, Solution Architecture and Solution Design) that satisfy customer expectations and technology standards.
• Make recommendations for target architecture, architecture strategy and vision as well as process changes, and gain acceptance and buy-in for them.
• Work closely with to Time and Project Teams to support clear and complete understanding of the requirements, design, architecture, and alignment to the vision.
• Contribute to analysis and evaluation of business needs, product capabilities, and costs & benefits of the solution (including performing a value assessment for each portfolio demand).
• Design architecture components, including design and documentation of architecture relevant system or software changes or enhancements to all assigned systems, as well as the integrations to systems within and outside the portfolio.
• Work with developers to support clear and complete understanding of the designs as the solution is developed, and demo the system functionality after each iteration of incremental development to Product Owner.
• Work with the Quality Engineer to ensure all Non-Functional Requirements and other technical considerations are included in the test cases.
• Work with the BPM team and business process owners to design processes as required, to align with new solutions including determining the workflow, equipment needs and implementation requirements for the process at hand.
• Work with other designers and architects to make sure that the architecture components interact to fulfil the requirements and meet performance goals.
• Develop prototypes with the Time Team to evaluate solution options.
• Contribute to Sustainable Architecture Practices.
• Adopt key frameworks such as Portfolio Agile New Ways of Work, E2D, Sustainable Architecture and Business Analysis & Architecture Chapters, as well as IM tools such as ServiceNow ITBM and Azure DevOps when applicable.
• Participate in the planning and organisation of people, infrastructure, communications and material components of a Product or Service, in order to improve its quality, the interaction between the Product/Service and customers and the customer’s experience.
• Identify opportunities for increasing efficiencies and productivity, contributing to Sasol overall cost efficiency objectives.
Formal Education
University Bachelors Degree
Min Experience
6+ relevant years
Workforce Software certification
Multilingual, Italian would be advantageous
Certification (Would be an advantage)
• Certified SAFe® Architect
• Certified SAFe® Program Consultant
• Certified SAFe® Agile Product Manager
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Collaborates
TC_Business Data Modelling
TC_Policy Development and Implementation
BC_Business Insight
TC_Document and Model User Requirements
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Plans and Aligns
TC_Data Control
TC_IT Data Management
BC_Strategic Mindset
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
ERP Platform Specialist_ SAP GRC and Access & Authorizations Specialist
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7096
Closing Date
31 January 2025
OME
CML: Information Management
Location
Secunda/ Sandton/ Sasolburg
Purpose of Job
Manage SAP GRC solutions and access controls to ensure compliance, security, and risk mitigation across SAP/ERP platforms. Collaborate across portfolios to integrate governance requirements and maintain robust operational and IT change support aligned with best practices.
Key Accountabilities
• Configure and maintain SAP GRC modules, including Access Control, Risk Management, and Process Control.
• Design and enforce enterprise-wide access management policies, including segregation of duties (SoD) analysis.
• Perform risk assessments and audits to maintain compliance with governance standards like SOX.
• Contribute to solution evaluation and selection in the Discover & Describe phases, ensuring governance integration.
• Participate in platform lifecycle management, including optimization, upgrades, and compliance checks.
• Drive AI Ops adoption for automation of security monitoring and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Service Integration teams and vendors to deliver secure, integrated solutions.
• Maintain platform SLAs and KPIs related to security and access controls
Formal Education
Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
Min Experience
6+ years in SAP security, GRC solutions, and access management or SAP GRC Certification with 10+ years related experience
Certification
SAP GRC Certification, ITIL 4 Foundation, COBIT 5, and relevant security credentials.
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Collaborates
TC_Business Data Modelling
TC_Policy Development and Implementation
BC_Business Insight
TC_Document and Model User Requirements
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Plans and Aligns
TC_Data Control
TC_IT Data Management
BC_Strategic Mindset
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
ERP Platform Specialist_ SAP ABAP Developer
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7048
Closing Date
31 January 2025
OME
| CML: Information Management |
Location
Secunda/Sasolburg/ Sandton
Purpose of Job
Lead the implementation and maintenance of SAP Materials Management (MM) solutions while leveraging expertise in SD, ARIBA, and other modules. Collaborate with product teams to design and support integrated SAP/ERP solutions, ensuring scalability and agility to meet current and future business demands. Enhance operational efficiency through proactive IT change management, infrastructure optimization, and DevOps practices.
Key Accountabilities
- Configure and maintain SAP MM processes, including procurement, inventory management, invoice verification, and vendor management, ensuring alignment with SAP Best Practices.
- Integrate ARIBA with SAP MM for streamlined procurement processes and efficient supplier collaboration using SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions bridging MM, SD, and other modules.
- Drive IT change management by implementing system patches, updates, and enhancements.
- Enable seamless interaction between ARIBA, MM, and core ERP modules using CIG, ensuring compliance with governance and operational standards.
- Participate in solution lifecycle phases (Discover, Mobilise, Plan, Engineer, Deploy, and Transition) for ARIBA-CIG-related initiatives.
- Ensure SOX compliance by implementing and maintaining key controls across MM and ARIBA platforms.
- Develop roadmaps for MM and ARIBA solutions, addressing optimization, scalability, and integration needs.
- Collaborate with vendors and service providers to maintain SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards for ARIBA and MM ecosystems.
Formal Education
University Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related field.
Min Experience
6+ years in SAP MM with hands-on experience in ARIBA and experience with cross-functional modules like SD, MM, and FI.
Certification
SAP MM Certification, SAP ARIBA Certification, ITIL 4 Foundation, and COBIT 5
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Collaborates
TC_Business Data Modelling
TC_Policy Development and Implementation
BC_Business Insight
TC_Document and Model User Requirements
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Plans and Aligns
TC_Data Control
TC_IT Data Management
BC_Strategic Mindset
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
Senior Manager Group Org Design
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
6619
Closing Date
13 January 2025
OME
| HCA: Group Rewards & Human Capital Solutions |
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
Develop and refine the Organisation Design (OD) philosophy, frameworks, principles and processes for aligning Sasol’s structure with the strategic direction and/ or the operating model. Provide direction and leadership for the OD function across the Group and to support the OME to achieve its goals effectively and efficiently, whilst considering associated cost of design against value delivery. Lead the provision of expert OD advice to the OMEs to assist in driving their respective strategies. Provide guidance to achieve business priorities through effective structure and appropriate job design across OME’s and locations, supported by enabling systems and processes. Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives and leaders, to ensure alignment and collaboration on organisational design and workforce planning initiatives in line with market practice and design principles. Ensure the implementation of governance processes to monitor the size and shape of the organisation against set standards and job architecture principles to improve business execution. Maintain changes to structure and career paths contributing to effective talent management with strong collaboration with Human Capital Solutions and HR Ops teams.
Key Accountabilities
• Ensure that the detailed organisation structure for business units are defined, in order to align with group design and operating model principles; to enable the organisation to achieve its business objective.
• Establish Sasol’s approach to decoding the business and operating model into organisational architecture and design principles that enable the execution of the Group and respective OME strategies.
• Provide authoritative specialist Org Design & Development guidance to leaders to guide the design and implementation of People and Business projects and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Group HR to ensure that organisational design principles integrate and align with the broader HR capabilities including Talent management, Reward and HRIS.
• Define and monitor the implementation of a job measurement (analysis and evaluation) process through the required governance forum/s to ensure internal and external alignment of this discipline. Clarify and respond to business needs and issues; monitor and report on outcomes, initiating remedial actions where necessary.
• Continuously analyse the structures across BUs to identify needs for synergies, realignment, optimisation or increased effectiveness against the internal and external market.
• Prepare and present diagnostic reports to key stakeholders on the size, scale and shape of the Sasol global organisation to enable leaders to make decisions related to people resources.
• Define and implement an annual review process to identify and report back on exceptions to minimum organisational design and job architecture standards.
• Ensure that the broader HR community is sufficiently skilled in Organisational Design principles and practices of Sasol to enable them to make sound decisions which align to the organisational standards, policies and set processes.
• Identify opportunities within the organisation to drive solutions and develop action plans that address areas where work processes or team structures lack efficiencies.
• Strategic People Projects and Business transformation collaboration to ensure scalability to accommodate changes that support future business needs while maintaining efficiency, effectiveness and value delivery.
• Develop policies, procedures, and related guidelines for Org Design, ensuring compliance with internal and /or external requirements.
Formal Education
3-4-year Relevant University Degree
Relevant Post Graduate qualification (preferable)
Min Experience
12+ relevant years, including 5+ years’ experience in a Management / Leadership role
Required Personal and Professional Skills
LC_Commercial Agility
LC_Business Ownership
LC_Drives Innovation
LC_External Focus
LC_Customer Centricity
LC_Collaborative
LC_Inspirational
TC_Policies and Procedures
LC_Builds Talent
TC_Assessment
LC_Developing Self
TC_Data Collection and Analysis
LC_Partnerships
TC_Planning and Organisation
LC_Delivery Excellence
TC_HR_People Advocacy
TC_HR_Digital Integration
TC_HR_Digital Literacy
TC_HR_Business Acumen
TC_Compliance Management
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
Specialist Cloud Platforms
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7047
Closing Date
31 January 2025
OME
| CML: Information Management |
Location
Secunda/ Sasolburg/ Sandton
Purpose of Job
Responsible for architecting and designing comprehensive infrastructure solutions that meet business needs in support of application solutions by translating those needs into solution specific architecture and designs. Work closely with the IM Senior Specialist: Infrastructure & Cloud Platform, Applications Solution Architecture and the Business Analyst to bring in the technology considerations and opportunities in the demand evaluation. Ensure that solutions designs are aligned to IM’s architecture standards and principles, and leverage common solutions and services, as well as meet financial targets.
Key Accountabilities
• Supports Applications Solution Architects regarding Server, Storage and Backup Solution Architect architecture related concerns and direction.
• Design architectures based on specific business constraints, requirements and dependencies.
• Translate requirements into high-level and detailed technical designs (e.g. Conceptual Architecture, Solution Architecture and Solution Design) that satisfy customer expectations and technology standards.
• Contribute to analysis and evaluation of technology needs, costs and benefits of the solution.
• Design architecture components, including design and documentation of infrastructure architecture systems and solutions.
• Ensure Requirements Management, Service Design, Process Design and Solution design for Infrastructure solutions and services.
• Prepare proposals for optimisation, upgrades, retirement and/or replacement of infrastructure technology.
• Collaborate with Delivery Management to develop DevOps technology strategy and implementation frameworks to align with the different technology roadmaps.
• Drive buy-in and adoption of technology enhancements and upgrades.
• Collaborate with delivery management to ensure that all IT Infrastructure Technology adheres to Deployment, Transition & Change Management practices.
• Ensure that all Infrastructure Technology Enablement related solutions and changes are tested in accordance with the Quality Assurance & Testing practices and policies.
• Drive adoption and implementation of quality assurance and test automation practices in the Infrastructure Technology Enablement.
• Work with the Technology Enablement teams to ensure that all infrastructure technology portfolio changes and new solutions are properly managed in the inventory management and hardware asset management.
• Collaborate with service providers and Technology Enablement teams to ensure Infrastructure configuration management completeness, compliance and correctness.
• Manage expectation, engagement and relationships with key stakeholders for Infrastructure technology portfolio.
• Regularly report in relevant management forums on technology health, key issues, roadmap plans.
• Collaborate with other technology enablement team to ensure operations capability maturity and adoption.
• Engage with managed services partners and technology 3rd party suppliers on technology health, improvement and roadmaps.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at various levels in the organisation by regularly communicating effectively and actively contribute to group discussions with ideas, suggestions and effort.
Formal Education
University Bachelors Degree
Working Experience
Experience: 6+ relevant years
Certification
Certifications: relevant cloud certifications. Azure is an advantage.
Competencies
Competencies: Azure Administration, Azure migration are a wish.
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
IM Product Manager (Legal, Assurance, IP, and IM)
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7064
Closing Date
31 January 2025
OME
| CML: Information Management |
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
Manage the strategic IM engagement and IM product delivery to drive commercial value across specific business portfolios (Legal, Compliance, Assurance, IP and IM) and capability areas in Sasol Group Functions. Lead the team’s daily activities and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to guarantee business focused delivery. Monitor IM demands (Projects, Enhancements and Change Requests) and confirm that all IM portfolio requirements are considered, prioritised and delivery managed Provide valuable input to leadership on all IM related innovations in the assigned area of responsibility. Understanding the value chain and business processes for the areas of Legal, Compliance, Assurance, IP and IM.
Key Accountabilities
• Coordinate with the business to define business priorities and objectives in line with Sasol’s overall strategy.
• Identify and address business needs and capabilities to enable accurate forecast and mitigate potential future risks.
• Devise IM services that deliver high-quality and risk-managed services and allow the provision of sustainable value to the business.
• Guarantee that IM product development is seamless by adopting and implementing the envision to deliver framework.
• Oversee the IM business analysts and solutions architects’ team and manage day-to-day activities of all product delivery teams / squads to secure the achievement of targets against set delivery KPIs.
• Extensive negotiations skill especially for commercial and vendor management to ensure business value and Sasol interests are protected and delivered
• Maintain architecture maps and technology landscapes in the assigned segment of responsibility.
• Execute demand and portfolio management processes through the appropriate and effective deployment of technology resources.
• Cooperate with other regions to pool resources as necessary. Allocate available IM resources to relevant business driven outcomes to enable the attainment of established business goals.
• Control the entire backlog (i.e. project and transactions) and provide direction to delivery teams.
• Collaborate with IM Senior Managers and SMEs to secure the effective transitioning of new product delivery.
• Liaise with Product Owners to facilitate business prioritisation and verify that delivery teams work at full capacity to sustain alignment.
• Promote and advocate for IT and digital innovations delivery taking into account the business capacity in the respective area of responsibility.
• Continuously evaluate, update, and enhance IM services within the business to preserve high-quality services with optimal costs.
• Monitor and handle IM delivery tools such as ITBM, Azure boards, etc., and workflows to allow proper capturing of new and delivery of business needs (demands, projects, enhancements, CR, etc.).
• Keep abreast of IM advancements and provide leadership with valuable insight and strategic recommendations on IM innovations, delivery, and work methods.
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
• Implement Sasol Group’s risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (e.g. strategic vendors, product owners, and other managers) to enable the provision of exceptional IM services.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.
• Manage team performance and development formally and informally based on standard practices in use across Sasol Group.
• Identify and activate learning as required based on individual and collective needs.
• Nurture a team spirit and openness towards feedback, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
Formal Education
University Bachelors Degree
Minimum Experience
• 8+ relevant years
• At least 6 months IM Product Management lead role and delivery
• Commercial and vendor management experience
Required Personal and Professional Skills
TC_Policies and Procedures
TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
TC_IM Application Development
TC_Market Analysis
TC_Document and Model User Requirements
LC_Commercial Agility
LC_Business Ownership
LC_Drives Innovation
LC_Customer Centricity
LC_Collaborative
LC_Inspirational
LC_Builds Talent
LC_Developing Self
LC_Partnerships
LC_Delivery Excellence
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.Apply now
Senior Architect Enterprise Architecture
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7053
Closing Date
31 January 2025
OME
| CML: Information Management |
Location
Sandton/Secunda/Sasolburg
Purpose of Job
To create architecture storyboards/viewpoints that articulate business requirements within the assigned portfolio. To document current state architecture, design ideal state architecture, and develop plans to deploy new solutions to meet emerging business needs.
Key Accountabilities
Conduct high-level studies of technological options in the chemicals and energy fields of application, and screen the ones that can be deployed in Sasol Group.
Deliver technology option recommendations, along studies and analyses that justify these recommendations (i.e. cost-benefit analysis, CAPEX, OPEX, integration implications, and risk profile).
Track global technological developments in relevant fields and identify potential threats and opportunities for Sasol Group.
Develop technology deployment plan, communicate it with relevant stakeholders, and secure buy-in.
Monitor implementation team’s performance against set framework, and conduct professional development activities as required.
Submit progress reports to top management, and communicate achievements against technology deployment plans.
Provide thought leadership and guidance in technological areas of expertise, and conduct training sessions when required to transfer knowledge.
Engage with relevant stakeholders and service providers, and maintain close relationship with them.
Drive innovation and facilitate knowledge sharing within relevant OMEs.
Take responsibility for personal performance, improvement, and skills development.
Provide feedback to key stakeholders (i.e. customers, licensors, and project teams) on progress and needed enhancements.
Support collaboration through promoting teamwork, being a team player, and developing positive working relations.
Work closely with IP technical advisors to provide integrated technological offerings.
Regularly engage with licensors, licensees, and equipment vendors to keep abreast of new developments.
Formal Education
3-4-year Relevant University Degree
Working Experience
Experience: 9+ relevant years
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Optimizes Work Processes
TC_Workflow Management
BC_Communicates Effectively
BC_Courage
TC_Policies and Procedures
BC_Manages Complexity
TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
TC_Architecture
BC_Tech Savvy
TC_Distribution Performance Metrics
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
M Applications Specialist
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7051
Closing Date
31 January 2025
OME
| CML: Information Management |
Location
Secunda/Sandton/Sasolburg
Purpose of Job
Maintain a diverse set of technologies or platforms spanning applications, databases, low-code platforms such as K2, Power Platform, and OutSystems, as well as the ServiceNow platform, to support enterprise-wide requirements. Provide end-to-end solutions that enhance operational efficiency and ensure SOX compliance. Collaborate with platform teams to deliver technology updates, patches, and resolve issues effectively. Engage with product teams early in the process to incorporate technology considerations into demand evaluation and ensure alignment with architectural standards and principles. Provide IT change and operational support, enhance infrastructure resilience, and enable DevSecOps practices for scalable and agile IT service delivery.
Key Accountabilities
• Manage and optimize low-code platforms (K2, Power Platform, OutSystems) and the ServiceNow platform, including ITSM, ITOM, and ITBM modules.
• Ensure all platforms are up-to-date with patches and updates while maintaining stability and performance.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps for platform enhancements, scaling, and sustainability to meet evolving business demands.
• Facilitate integration efforts across applications, databases, and platforms to support end-to-end business processes.
• Design scalable, secure, and compliant solutions leveraging ServiceNow’s full capabilities, including IT automation and system integrations.
• Develop custom workflows and applications that adhere to industry best practices and business requirements.
• Manage upgrades, patches, and enhancements to ensure ServiceNow platform stability, scalability, and compliance.
• Implement IT General Controls (ITGC) and governance frameworks to maintain SOX compliance, including change control, user access, and audit readiness.
• Conduct periodic access reviews and system audits to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design governance policies covering data security, configuration management, and reporting standards.
• Apply risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and address compliance, security, and operational risks.
• Contribute expertise across all lifecycle phases: discover, mobilize, plan, engineer, deploy, and transition.
• Collaborate with product and solution architects to design solutions aligned with business goals and IM architecture standards.
• Work with delivery teams to incorporate DevSecOps strategies, including continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) and automated testing pipelines.
• Enhance automation and workflow efficiency using advanced platform features and low-code capabilities.
• Drive the adoption of quality assurance and test automation practices across platforms and solutions.
• Identify opportunities for optimization, including automation, platform efficiency, and enhanced governance.
• Build strong relationships with enterprise architects, solution architects, delivery teams, and external vendors to align platform strategies with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with vendors to maintain SLAs and KPIs for platform performance and service delivery.
• Drive adoption of ServiceNow and low-code platform capabilities across IT and business teams.
• Implement knowledge management practices to document workflows, configurations, and platform updates.
• Propose and execute initiatives for platform enhancement, optimization, or retirement of redundant technologies.
• Apply Sasol Group’s risk management framework and SHE practices to ensure safe and compliant operations.
Formal Education
University Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
Min Experience
6+ years of experience managing and supporting applications, low-code platforms and ServiceNow.
Certification
ServiceNow: Administrator, Developer, or ITSM Implementation Certification.
Low-Code Platforms: Power Platform, K2, or OutSystems certifications.
ITGC and SOX compliance experience.
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated testing.
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Collaborates
TC_Business Data Modelling
TC_Policy Development and Implementation
BC_Business Insight
TC_Document and Model User Requirements
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Plans and Aligns
TC_Data Control
TC_IT Data Management
BC_Strategic Mindset
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
IM Product Manager (Finance)
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7045
Closing Date
31 January 2025
OME
CML: Information Management
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
Manage the strategic IM engagement and IM product delivery to drive commercial value across specific business portfolios (Finance) and capability areas in Sasol Group Functions. Lead the team’s daily activities and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to guarantee business focused delivery. Monitor IM demands (Projects, Enhancements and Change Requests) and confirm that all IM portfolio requirements are considered, prioritised and delivery managed. Provide valuable input to leadership on all IM related innovations in the assigned area of responsibility. Understanding the value chain and business processes for the areas of Finance.
Key Accountabilities
• Coordinate with the business to define business priorities and objectives in line with Sasol’s overall strategy.
• Identify and address business needs and capabilities to enable accurate forecast and mitigate potential future risks.
• Devise IM services that deliver high-quality and risk-managed services and allow the provision of sustainable value to the business.
• Guarantee that IM product development is seamless by adopting and implementing the envision to deliver framework.
• Oversee the IM business analysts and solutions architects’ team and manage day-to-day activities of all product delivery teams / squads to secure the achievement of targets against set delivery KPIs.
• Extensive negotiations skill especially for commercial and vendor management to ensure business value and Sasol interests are protected and delivered
• Maintain architecture maps and technology landscapes in the assigned segment of responsibility.
• Execute demand and portfolio management processes through the appropriate and effective deployment of technology resources.
• Cooperate with other regions to pool resources as necessary. Allocate available IM resources to relevant business driven outcomes to enable the attainment of established business goals.
• Control the entire backlog (i.e. project and transactions) and provide direction to delivery teams.
• Collaborate with IM managers and SMEs to secure the effective transitioning of new product delivery.
• Liaise with product owners to facilitate business prioritisation and verify that delivery teams work at full capacity to sustain alignment.
• Promote and advocate for IT and digital innovations delivery taking into account the business capacity in the respective area of responsibility.
• Continuously evaluate, update, and enhance IM services within the business to preserve high-quality services with optimal costs.
• Monitor and handle IM delivery tools such as ITBM, Azure boards, etc., and workflows to allow proper capturing of new and delivery of business needs (demands, projects, enhancements, CR, etc.).
• Keep abreast of IM advancements and provide leadership with valuable insight and strategic recommendations on IM innovations, delivery, and work methods.
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
• Implement Sasol Group’s risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (e.g. strategic vendors, product owners, and other managers) to enable the provision of exceptional IM services.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.
• Manage team performance and development formally and informally based on standard practices in use across Sasol Group.
• Identify and activate learning as required based on individual and collective needs.
• Nurture a team spirit and openness towards feedback, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
Formal Education
University Bachelors Degree
Minimum Experience
8+ relevant years
At least 6 months IM Product Management lead role and delivery
SAP experience with focus on FI and CO
Required Personal and Professional Skills
TC_Policies and Procedures
TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
TC_IM Application Development
TC_Market Analysis
TC_Document and Model User Requirements
LC_Commercial Agility
LC_Business Ownership
LC_Drives Innovation
LC_Customer Centricity
LC_Collaborative
LC_Inspirational
LC_Builds Talent
LC_Developing Self
LC_Partnerships
LC_Delivery Excellence
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
IM Specialist Solution Architect
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7046
Closing Date
31 Janaury 2025
OME
| CML: Information Managemen |
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
Translates the business priorities and vision of the Product Owner into technical plans and implementations and works closely with the Product manager, Product Owner and the Business Analyst early in the Demand process and brings in the technology considerations and opportunities in the demand evaluation. Oversee the delivery of designs all the way through to service take-on. Architect and design comprehensive solutions that meet business needs in support of given Product(s) by translating those needs into solution specific architecture and designs to create solutions that are aligned to the Product Owner’s or Project stakeholders’ vision and also to IM’s architecture standards and principles, and that leverage common solutions and services, as well as meet financial targets and adds business value. Participate in solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case and re-evaluate benefits realisation as required. Ensure that the solution integrates into the existing IM environment, whilst validating that they are fit for purpose, sustainable to operate, and functionality optimised and maximised Support ongoing and regular reviews to monitor delivery and contribute to changes in strategy, vision, or approaches in the wider organisation to ensure awareness of alignment of the Technology landscape with business strategy and technology investment. Contribute into high level roadmaps for solutions.
Key Accountabilities
• Support Product and Project Teams regarding architecture related concerns and direction, as well as alignment to overall IT strategy
• Design architectures based on specific business constraints, requirements and dependencies.
• Translate requirements into high-level and detailed technical designs (e.g. Conceptual Architecture, Solution Architecture and Solution Design) that satisfy customer expectations and technology standards.
• Contribute to analysis and evaluation of business needs, product capabilities, and costs & benefits of the solution.
• Design architecture components, including design and documentation of architecture relevant system or software changes or enhancements to all assigned systems.
• Work with developers to support clear and complete understanding of the designs as the solution is developed.
• Work with the Quality Engineer to ensure all Non-Functional Requirements and other technical considerations are included in the test cases.
• Participate in the planning and organisation of people, infrastructure, communications and material components of a Product or Service, in order to improve its quality, the interaction between the Product/Service and customers and the customer’s experience.
• Design processes as required, to align with new solutions including determining the workflow, equipment needs and implementation requirements for the process at hand.
• Work with other designers and architects to make sure that the architecture components interact to fulfill the requirements and meet performance goals.
• Develop prototypes with the Product Team to evaluate solution options.
• Contribute to Sustainable Architecture Practices.
• Make recommendations for target architecture, architecture strategy and vision as well as process changes, and gains acceptance and buy-in for them.
• Ensure all architecture designs and proposals for the product are approved by the Group EA team and relevant approval forums (e.g. ARC, Demand Forum, etc.).
Formal Education
University bachelor’s degree
SAP certification
Min Experience
6+ relevant years
SAP FI, CO, MM experience
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Collaborates
TC_Business Data Modelling
TC_Policy Development and Implementation
BC_Business Insight
TC_Document and Model User Requirements
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Plans and Aligns
TC_Data Control
TC_IT Data Management
BC_Strategic Mindset
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
IM Practitioner: Data Engineering
Posting Date: Jan 7, 2025
Location: Sandton, South Africa
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
7044
Closing Date
31 January 2025
OME
CML: Information Management
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
The IM Analyst Data Engineering is responsible for ingestion of data from multiple sources by applying data extraction, transforming and load techniques. The responsibilities also include analysis, modeling and orchestration. The role i aimed at enabling the organizations with data to derive valuable business insights to improve decision-making and enables reporting and analysis. The individual will collaborate with data analysts and data platform team to design and build data engineering solutions for business enablement. Identify, source and make available key data required in the Analytics Ecosystem platform. Develop and implement an automated data orchestration through DeveOps processes to ensure reliable and readily available data. Create and publish data objects to enable development or data products and business views required for business intelligence and analytics. participate in embedding best practices within the organisation in terms of integration of a decision support database and the related software programs used to collect, cleanse, transform, and store data from a variety of operational and external sources.
Key Accountabilities
Data modelling, integration and products
Maintain and adapt Enterprise Data Schema Analyse Metadata and develop database structures Analyse and develop data solutions using standard development toolsDevelop new procedures and standards Appraise current Data Problems and devise solutions to resolve Lead various value adding architectural projects to improve the business value of Data through Data Analysis
Data Acquisition
Utilise techniques such as classification, regression, market basket, clustering to build and examine complex data models Review the model and algorithm used for anomaly detection Examine the deployment options and deploy the data models and test results Build and examine complex data models Coach others on data acquisition tools and techniques
Data Orchestration
Conduct continuous ETL impact analysis and to provide guidance in tuning and optimization of ETL jobs Ensure Data Conformance and Data Lineage Coach others on data orchestration Support teams when they have challenges with extracting, transforming or loading data
Data Security Standards
Explain the fundamentals of data security. Describe the organization’s expectations for data security, data privacy, and confidentiality.
Formal Education
University Bachelor’s Degree
Min Experience
Typically, 3 Years Relevant Experience
Certification
Microsoft data engineering on Microsoft Azure
Tools and Technology Skillsets
Azure Data Engineering – ETL and automation of testing (Azure Data Factory,
Theobald SSIS and Logic Apps)
Data Architecture
Data Modelling and Design (eg. SAP PowerDesigner)
Data Warehousing (eg. Synapse SQL)
Azure Power Platform Engineering (Power BI)
Integration with PowerApps or K2 or SharePoint Online or SQL
DevOps
Agile
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Collaborates
BC_Optimizes Work Processes
TC_Document and Model User Requirements
BC_Courage
TC_Policies and Procedures
BC_Customer Focus
TC_IM Application Development
TC_Market Analysis
BC_Decision Quality
TC_Information Management
BC_Ensures Accountability
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
Youth Development Programme Candidate x13
Location: Sandton, South Africa
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Req No
7057
Closing Date
20 January 2025
Location
Secunda, Sasolburg, and Sandton
Duration
Fixed Term Contract for 24 months
OME:
HCA: Group Rewards & Human Capital Solutions
Purpose of the job
Calling on unemployed Graduates! Are you ready to make your mark in the professional world?
Sasol is looking for individuals who recently graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in the fields of Accounting, Branding and Communication, Computer Science, Data Science, Education, Engineering & Science, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Project Management, Social Sciences.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Chemicals and Energy sector by the Graduate Star Student’s Choice Awards, Sasol is offering an exceptional 2-year Graduate Internship to unemployed graduates.
This is your chance to gain invaluable work experience, develop industry-specific skills, and enhance your professional growth. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to launch your career with a leader in the industry!
Graduates must reside in Sasol’s fenceline communities, including Secunda, Sasolburg, and Ekandustria or be beneficiaries of Sasol Khanyisa Shareholders.
Get ready to make your mark and build your future with us! Apply now
Min Experience
Experience: 0 – 2+ relevant years
Formal Education
Bachelor’s degrees in the fields of Accounting, Branding and Communication, Computer Science, Data Science, Education, Engineering & Science, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Project Management, Social Sciences.
Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)
BC_Nimble Learning
TC_Workflow Management
TC_Action Planning
TC_Policies and Procedures
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Self-development
TC_Performance Improvement
BC_Demonstrates Self-awareness
TC_Execute and Coordinate Work
BC_Ensures Accountability
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
Head Commodity Trading & Input Materials
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
6830
Closing Date
15 January 2025
OME
| CML: Supply Chain |
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
Senior leadership role accountable to manage and co-ordinate the multi-disciplinary roles associated with Sasol’s (1) trading and price risk management of energy commodities and derivatives (crude oil, petroleum products and blending components), and (2) the sourcing and contracting for input materials (catalysts, water treatment, process feedstock, bio-feedstocks, etc).
- Crude and white product trading: Understand, analyse, forecast and report on the oil and petroleum markets and be able to meet Sasol’s petroleum supply and demand requirements, at the lowest cost of ownership and investigate and recommend alternative sources of supply to optimise margins for Sasol Energy.
- Input Materials Sourcing: Lead and oversee the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for input materials in order to realise increased business value for Sasol by leveraging external spend, through a total cost of ownership reduction approach.
- General: Lead and oversee the preparation, negotiation and administration all contracts within the portfolio in accordance with Sasol policies, procedures and legal requirements. Categorise and manage relationships with strategic suppliers so as to minimise security of supply risks and unlock increased business value.
The portfolio size is approximately R50 billion, of which the majority is made up of the crude and white product procurement, shipping and risk management. A very good understanding and knowledge of the refinery and crude oil value chain is critical to ensure the focus on bottom line value delivery, while ensuring security of supply and value delivery. A further complexity to manage includes the changing crude oil slate of the crude oil refinery to meet future fuel specifications. The input material portfolio focusses mostly on global suppliers where security of supply is critical and will in future support bio-feedstock sourcing for processing at the crude oil refinery.
Key Accountabilities
Commodity Trading: Understand, analyse, forecast and report on the oil and petroleum markets and be able to meet Sasol’s petroleum supply and demand requirements, at the lowest cost of ownership and investigate and recommend alternative sources of supply to optimise margins for Sasol Energy. Manage the process to evaluate, recommend and manage trading counterparts including crude oil and petroleum products suppliers and buyers (NOC’s, IOC’s and independent traders), shipping agents and brokers, surveyors, derivative futures brokers, etc. Maximize the crude oil value chain through building and maintaining good relationships with suppliers in industry including oil traders, clearing agents, ship agents, surveyors and international brokers. Manage the process to develop hedging strategies and derivatives trading, using the appropriate instruments and developing analytical reports to assist in taking hedging decisions. Ensure proper segregation of duties by clear demarcation of refinery management and planning from the front, middle and back-office trading activities.
Input Materials Sourcing: Lead and oversee the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for input materials in order to realise increased business value for Sasol by leveraging external spend, through a total cost of ownership reduction approach. Continuously monitor and analyse the internal and external environments to identify opportunities and threats impacting Sasol’s category sourcing strategies and contracts; continuously improve and update sourcing strategies and contracts to mitigate threats and capitalise on opportunities. Analyse the stakeholder landscape and proactively manage relationships to ensure support for and participation in processes to develop and implement sourcing strategies and contracts.
General: Lead and oversee the preparation, negotiation and administration all contracts within the portfolio in accordance with Sasol policies, procedures and legal requirements. Categorise and manage relationships with strategic suppliers so as to minimise security of supply risks and unlock increased business value. Identify value optimisation opportunities and implement and measure the same. Drive a culture of learning, growth, continuous improvement and Agility in the category team. Drive transformation and BBBEE improvement in Sasol’s external spend by identifying and implementing preferential procurement and supplier localisation opportunities. Manage talent within the team, including regular personal development and performance management discussions and reviews with team members. Ensure robust contract management and review; ensure that contracts in own category meet minimum Sasol standards and requirements.
Formal Education
University Bachelor’s Degree
Min Experience
14 + relevant years (very good understanding and knowledge of the refinery and crude oil value chain is critical)
Required Personal and Professional Skills
TC_Create SCM Strategic Direction and Plans
TC_Demand Management
LC_Commercial Agility
LC_Business Ownership
LC_Drives Innovation
LC_External Focus
LC_Customer Centricity
TC_Corporate Strategy Formulation
TC_Process Management and Development
LC_Collaborative
LC_Inspirational
LC_Builds Talent
LC_Developing Self
LC_Partnerships
LC_Delivery Excellence
TC_Sustainable Development
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
Senior Specialist Trader
Location: Sandton
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
6828
Closing Date
15 January 2025
OME
| CML: Supply Chain |
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
Sasol Trading’s main business activity is the buying and selling of crude oil, petroleum products and fuel blending components. Other activities include shipping and risk management (hedging) operations. This position is accountable for some of the trading activities and is based in Johannesburg.
The Trader has an operational / tactical role and executes Sasol Energy’s crude oil, components, and petroleum product trading activities to meet supply and demand requirements. This includes physical crude oil procurement and potential swap outs, or the sale and procurement of components and refined products (gasoil, gasoline, jet, condensate, reformate, etc.) The incumbent must assist in the execution of trading price risk management strategies (derivatives), certain analytical functions for the group, the handling of reports and database management.
Understand, analyse, forecast and report on the oil and petroleum markets and be able to meet Sasol’s petroleum supply and demand requirements, at the lowest cost of ownership and investigate and recommend alternative sources of supply to optimise margins for Sasol Energy. The successful candidate must have an existing and recent crude oil and product trading track record and relationship base with international traders and National Oil
Key Accountabilities
1. Trading Game Plan and Execution
• Support the development and implementation of the medium- and long-term spot and term crude oil and clean product trading game plan. Trading game plans developed, presented, approved, and implemented. • Ensure regulatory compliance relating to trading and price risk matters in the different geographical regions. Regulatory framework developed and all activities comply. • Evaluate, recommend, and manage trading counterparts. Crude oil suppliers (NOC’s, IOC’s and independent traders). Product suppliers (NOC’s, IOC’s and independent traders). Product buyers (NOC’s, IOC’s, independent traders, and refineries). • Support the management and reporting on trading risk matters. Trading risk matrix and risk reporting developed, implemented, and updated. • Support the monthly (or more regular) process to generate the forward crude, product and freight pricing for the refinery linear program model. Latest oil price forecast communicated to Planning.
2. Commercial Trading
• Assist in the day-to-day activities of crude oil and refined products trading (including track and monitor regional market movements), accountable for making instant decisions on selling and buying to meet targets and plans. • Sustain strong relationships with relevant industry parties and counterparties to develop business opportunities within the oil and refined products trading arena. • Negotiate and document contracts for purchase/sale of crude oil and refined products within the limits of authority and optimise crude oil purchases and trades around company assets. • Support as necessary in the execution of hedging strategies, using the appropriate instruments (futures or OTC).
3. Trading Reporting, Analysis and Co-ordination
• Monitor the world crude oil and petroleum product trading markets with regards to pricing status, market movements and future trends evaluations in order to identify optimal trading opportunities. Necessary information source database and trading models developed and implemented. • Manage all interfaces daily. Build strong internal relationships with refinery, planning and crude oil operations and hedging teams.
4. Counterparty Approval
• Identify new counterparties to optimize returns. Identify new counterparties. • Assist in the evaluation, supply information to and from these counterparties. Solid knowledge in planning, refinery, and crude logistics (incl. pipelines etc.). Development and implementation of oil trading strategies and tactics with accountability for delivery against targets would be an advantage.
Formal Education
University Bacherlor’s Degree (Commerce/Economics/Finance/Logistics/Engineering).
Min Experience
• 10+ relevant years’ relevant work experience within the crude oil planning, refinery and trading environment. The last 4 – 5 years must have been directly with the crude oil and or product trading.
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Collaborates
BC_Optimizes Work Processes
BC_Business Insight
TC_Process Monitoring and Control
TC_Reporting
TC_Contract Management
BC_Action Oriented
TC_Compliance Management
BC_Ensures Accountability
TC_Logistics Administration and Analysis
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
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