Excellence in every molecule
Sustainability is the heartbeat of our operations, ensuring we forge ahead responsibly. Join us on this transformative journey, where every role, from Marketing & Sales to Technical Services and Operations, is pivotal in sculpting a safer, smarter and more sustainable future. Get to know the essence of our commitment across all domains. From the innovative spirit of Digital & IT to the continuous learning mindset of Human Resources – our diverse teams work synergistically to drive progress.
Driven by Innovation and Commitment
At Sasol, every field of work is a canvas for innovation and commitment. From the digital forefront to the human touch in resource management, our journey is marked by sustainability and strategic progress. In every domain, be it market-facing roles or the intricate webs of operations and safety, we unite in sculpting a future that’s smarter, safer and ever-evolving.
Operations
Operations
We are the backbone of our operations in the US and EURASIA, encompassing a diverse product range from alcohols to amines, surfactants and beyond.
Our Mission
The production departments at Sasol Chemicals form the robust backbone of our operations in the US and EURASIA, encompassing a diverse product range from alcohols to amines, surfactants and beyond. We are committed to manufacturing innovative chemical solutions of the highest quality, ensuring the success and sustainability of our global endeavors. Our operations are where technical excellence, creativity and precision come together to meet the needs of diverse industries and customers across the globe.
Fundamentals of our Operations:
- Safety and Sustainability: Paramount in our operations is the safety of our employees and the sustainability of our processes. We uphold the highest safety and environmental standards to ensure a secure environment for our employees, customers and partners.
- Efficiency and Quality: Our capacity to manufacture chemical solutions of very high quality with unmatched efficiency is a source of immense pride. We leverage modern technologies and production processes to consistently deliver top-tier chemical products.
- Innovation and Technology: Characterized by continuous innovation and the adoption of new cutting-edge technology, our production teams embrace forward-thinking solutions and technological advancements.
Join Our Global Production Team
We invite you to explore the diverse career opportunities within our operational teams if you are passionate about manufacturing high-quality chemical solutions and eager to contribute to global technological advancements.
Career Opportunities and Qualifications:
We offer positions across various manufacturing and process development roles, operational excellence, and engineering and laboratory disciplines. Valued qualifications and areas of expertise include:
- Plant Management: Roles in production management.
- Production Support: Specialists in quality control, quality assurance, data analytics, safety expertise and operational training.
- Engineering: Opportunities for chemical engineers, PLC & automation experts, OT experts, chemical process engineers, reliability engineers and energy engineers.
A technical degree or relevant production experience enhances your candidacy, especially in fields such as chemistry, chemical engineering, data engineering, OE, safety, process safety and OT security.
Supply Chain
Supply Chain
We are dedicated to bolstering Sasol’s competitive stance by digitalising and optimising processes to deliver economic value and drive our Chemicals strategy sustainably.
Pioneering Sustainable Supply Chain Excellence
At Sasol Chemicals, our Supply Chain is dedicated to bolstering Sasol’s competitive stance by digitalising and optimising processes to deliver economic value and drive our Chemicals strategy stustainably.
Strategic Partnership
Functioning as a strategic partner to Operations and Business Segments, our Supply Chain team ensures end-to-end procurement excellence. From sourcing raw materials and energy to providing innovative logistics services, our expertise underpins the entire value chain.
Expertise in Action
We pride ourselves on Category Management and uphold harmonized, continuously improved processes. Our commitment extends to ensuring business continuity, managing supply risks and actively supporting our sustainability journey.
Your Role in our Collaborative Ecosystem
As a vital player in the Supply Chain, your role will be multifaceted, engaging with Category Management, Contract and Delivery Management. What we seek is more than experience – it’s a mindset:
- Committed and Accountable: You’re dedicated to excellence and take full ownership of your responsibilities.
- Flexible and Adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments and adapt to the evolving needs of the business.
- Innovative Thinker: Your creativity drives change, bringing fresh, impactful solutions to complex challenges.
- High-Performance Culture: You’re at the top of your game, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations.
- Project Management & Soft Skills: Alongside technical prowess, your ability to manage projects and navigate interpersonal dynamics sets you apart.
Join the Change
In Supply Chain at Sasol, you’ll find a space where your talents are valued and your growth is invested in. Bring your business acumen, lateral thinking and change attitude to a team where collaborative spirit is not just welcomed – it’s essential.
Planning & Optimisation
Planning & Optimisation
We are an essential function targeting the structured planning and optimisation of all business operations to maximise profitability sustainably.
Balancing Supply with Demand
Chemicals Planning & Optimisation (P&O) is an impartial and essential function targeting the structured planning and optimisation of all business operations to maximise profitability sustainably. The primary challenge in achieving this objective lies in the critical balancing of supply with demand.
Data-Driven Decision Making and Strategy Balance
The Chemicals P&O team employs margin-focused integrated tools that support data-driven and factual planning decisions. Activities such as risk mitigation and managing deviations from plans are underpinned by prompt ad-hoc analysis. This function harmonises Chemicals strategy, site-specific requirements and opportunities for short-term profit maximisation while maintaining transparency on the trade-offs made to ensure decisions benefit the entire group.
Talent Diversity and Multidisciplinary Strength
P&O’s strength is derived from a diverse talent pool with multidisciplinary backgrounds. Professionals in this domain typically have technical (engineering or chemistry) or commercial (such as finance, marketing or sales) backgrounds. These are often complemented by professional certifications – CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CPF (Certified Professional Forecaster) – which are encouraged and supported by the company.
Common Traits of P&O Professionals
Despite their varied backgrounds, all P&O professionals share an innate curiosity, a focus on data and a systemic approach to thinking. These qualities are essential in navigating the complexities of planning and optimisation in the chemicals industry.
Technical Services
Technical Services
We are committed to the upkeep and enhancement of our facilities, orchestrating new installations and integrating the latest technologies into production processes.
Our Mission
Technical Services is where engineering competence meets future-focused execution. Our team is committed to the upkeep and enhancement of our facilities, orchestrating new installations with precision and integrating the latest technologies into production processes.
Specialized Divisions Driving Progress:
- Construction: Ensuring the integrity and stability of the plant infrastructure.
- Technology Development: Pioneering advancements to keep us at the cutting edge.
- Project Management: Turning complex ideas into profitable production facilities.
- Strategic Maintenance: Planning and executing maintenance with foresight and accuracy.
- Operational Maintenance: Keeping our daily operations running smoothly and effectively.
Core Principles Guiding Our Way
- Safe and Compliant Production: Upholding the highest safety and regulatory standards.
- High Availability: Ensuring our facilities operate at peak efficiency and availability.
- Sustainable Practices: Committing to production that respects our environmental responsibilities.
- Innovation in Portfolio: Continually expanding our offerings with inventive and effective solutions.
Joining Technical Services
We seek hands-on experts with a solid foundation in engineering disciplines, from skilled trades to advanced degrees in chemical engineering. Whether you’re a technical economist, a doctoral engineer or a seasoned professional in operational maintenance, your skills will contribute to the bedrock of our success. We value your technical background and ability to translate complex concepts into practical, applied solutions in our pursuit of engineering excellence.
Research & Development and Product Safety
Research & Development and Product Safety
Dedicated to innovation and collaboration, we formulate and test a large array of products and develop improvements of their performance.
Crafting Tomorrow’s Chemistry Today
We develop new products and solutions with and for our customers. Here, we formulate and test cleaning and laundry products, cosmetics, lubricants, coatings or paints, develop improvements for asphalt and concrete, catalysts and many other industrial performance products. Our mission is to enhance daily life with more sustainable chemicals, four our customers and our planet.
Production Technology Development
Our customers expect high-quality and cost-effective materials. Our process R&D helps operators and engineers improve selectivity or efficiency of our production, tests and develops new catalysts, reduces energy and raw material cost and ensures the identification and avoidance of any impurities.
Sustainable Advancements
We’re not just developing products; we’re improving processes and scouting new technologies aimed at sustainability. Our team works diligently to ensure that every innovation aligns with our commitment to more sustainable chemicals.
Ensuring Safety, Promoting Health
The product safety team is the guardian of our promise to safety and environmental stewardship. By conducting thorough toxicological and environmental impact studies, we ensure compliance with global regulatory standards and empower our users with the knowledge to handle our products safely.
Your Role in R&D and Product Safety
Curiosity, an open mind, and a passion for completing meaningful work are the hallmarks of our team members. Whether you’re a chemist, toxicologist, engineer, technician or data scientist – or simply someone who loves chemistry and its applications—you’ll find your place here. It’s about more than your background; it’s about your drive to make a difference.
Safety, Health & Environment and Risk Management
Safety, Health & Environment and Risk Management
We ensure a secure and healthy work environment as trusted advisors and partners, working across all functions and locations.
Trusted Advisors and Partners
We are the cornerstone of a secure and healthy work environment. We serve as trusted advisors and partners, working across all functions and locations to ensure tasks are carried out safely and in full compliance. Our mission is to instill a culture where safety, health, and environmental consciousness are paramount.
Collaboration for Creative Solutions
While we work closely with production and technology units, our scope extends to R&D, logistics and even office areas. Our collaborative spirit drives us to develop innovative and practical solutions that safeguard every member of our Sasol family.
On-Site Expertise
Safety Specialists and Process Safety Engineers are the boots on the ground, ever-present in the field to discuss, identify and advise on any unsafe conditions, potential risks or incidents. This hands-on approach is vital in our pursuit of “Zero Harm” and ensuring everyone returns home safely every day.
Risk Management with Precision
Risk Managers play a pivotal role, aligning with leaders across departments to scrutinize risks, assess control mechanisms and maintain their efficacy, contributing to the resilience and integrity of our operations.
Regulatory Mastery
Experts in permit and waste management navigate the complexities of regulations, securing operational permits and ensuring our facilities operate within the bounds of compliance daily.
Preparedness and Response
Our SHE team members and especially our fire brigade heads and teams at our various production sites embody readiness, ensuring all hands are prepared for any emergency.
A Portfolio of Skills
Our strength stems from the diversity of our team—a blend of chemists, engineers and seasoned practitioners from various specialties such as safety, process, mechanical and electrical engineering. Together, we build a foundation of teamwork, trust, communication and expertise, making Sasol Chemicals a leader in SHE and Risk Management.
Sustainability & Circularity
Sustainability & Circularity
Embracing the United Nations’ vision, we focus on balancing Social, Economic and Environmental dimensions.
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Solutions Today
In our quest to meet today’s needs while safeguarding the future, sustainability at Sasol Chemicals is a beacon of conscientious stewardship.
Vital Responsibilities
The Sustainability & Circularity department is pivotal, tasked with a spectrum of critical functions:
- Data Stewardship: Collecting and synthesizing sustainability-related data to inform and guide strategic decisions.
- Project Leadership: Managing and directing sustainability projects that align with our corporate ethos.
- Expert Consultation: Offering support and specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic Communication: Ensuring clear and impactful discourse on sustainability goals and achievements.
- Reporting Excellence: Contributing to corporate reporting, encapsulating our sustainable journey.
Varied Expertise, United Purpose
Our team members hail from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared passion for sustainability and collective success. While a chemical or engineering background is beneficial, we equally value multidisciplinary experiences.
Your Personal Contribution
We look for individuals who bring more than just expertise:
- Curiosity: An eagerness to explore and understand the complexities of sustainability.
- Innovation: The ability to devise novel solutions to environmental challenges.
- Interpersonal Savvy: Strong skills in communication and collaboration that enhance team synergy.
Your Passion for Sustainability
Sasol Chemicals, your commitment to a sustainable future will find fertile ground. Here, passion and teamwork fuel our efforts to make business decisions that honor our planet and its inhabitants. Forge ahead with us as we innovate for sustainability, ensuring our actions today resonate with generations to come.
Finance & Analytics
Finance & Analytics
We translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders, driving informed decision-making and robust business strategies to power the growth of Sasol.
Diverse Expertise for a Shared Goal
Our team’s strength lies in its diversity – with professionals from Finance, Investment Management, Project Management and more. Experts in Chemicals and Advanced Analytics contribute to our robust decision-making processes, while Business Analysts bring strategic thinking to the fore. If you have a background in finance, economics, mathematics, data science or related fields, you’ll find your place here.
Navigating Complexities with Precision
Dive into the core of Sasol’s business strategy by joining our Finance & Analytics team. Here, your expertise will intersect with vital operations, including Capital Analysis, Modeling and Valuation. With a laser focus on new business opportunities, you’ll engage in Opportunity Management by collaborating with global teams in Capital Allocation, Sales and Marketing, Transformation, Product Management and Project Management.
Data-Driven Excellence
Your analytical skills will provide the bedrock for data-driven decisions, offering insights that steer our strategic direction. As a pivotal part of our team, you’ll develop tools and dashboards that not only bring financial data to life but also drive our self-service BI culture through continuous training and development.
Your Impact in a Global Arena
As a member of Finance & Analytics, you’ll translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders, driving informed decision-making and robust business strategies. We value not only your technical abilities with various tools but also your passion for data and effective communication skills. In our dynamic and global working environment, continuous learning and adaptability are key – we are a team fueled by a passion for data and dedicated to driving Sasol’s growth.
Digital & IT
Digital & IT
We are the catalyst for technological progress at Sasol Chemicals, playing an essential role in shaping the digital landscape of the organisation.
Harnessing Technology for a Brighter Future
We are the catalyst for our Digital & IT teams and become the catalyst for technological progress at Sasol Chemicals. With a commitment to innovation and a vision for the future, you’ll play an essential role in shaping the digital landscape of our organization. Your technical acumen, creativity, and adaptability will be the bedrock of our dynamic operations.
Collaborative Expertise
Collaborate with top-tier business technology experts to drive worldwide initiatives, oversee multifaceted IT operations and share in the wealth of specialized knowledge across various disciplines. Together, we push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Areas of Focus:
- Technological Excellence: Aspire to be the benchmark of innovation, where continuous improvement propels our products and services to new heights.
- Data Security and Privacy: Uphold the sanctity of data integrity and privacy with cybersecurity practices that keep our digital assets safe.
- Digital Transformation: Drive the digital transformation within Sasol Chemicals using modern software, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to bolster efficiency, adaptability, and ingenuity.
Become a Visionary
At Sasol Chemicals, you’re not just joining a team; you’re integrating into a think tank dedicated to technological prowess, stringent data security and robust digital transformation. Your expertise will not just demand excellence but will significantly contribute to our mission of leading the tech frontier.
Qualifications for the Future
Preferred qualifications may vary, but a foundation in information technology, computer science, data science or related fields is paramount.
Marketing & Sales
Marketing & Sales
We cover all aspects of marketing and sales, including insight and analytics, delivering on customer experience, and maintaining strong relationships with our customers.
Insights and strategic guidance
The Marketing and Sales (M&S) function at Sasol Chemicals covers all activities related to our customers. Our Marketing colleagues are responsible for understanding customer needs and matching these with our products’ value proposition. They work with market and customer analyses to identify market trends and opportunities for new products, choose the right marketing mix or improve customer experience. They are the link to R&D and colleagues in Planning to ensure the right product supply is available. In addition, they also set the market strategy to provide direction to all stakeholders.
Sales Engagement and Relationship Management
Our Sales colleagues work in lockstep with Marketing. They are Sasol Chemicals’ face to the customer and interact very closely with their accounts. It’s their responsibility to not only sell our products but also to maintain strong customer relationships. To reflect our customer-centric mindset and ensure deep expertise, our M&S function is organized by the main customer markets that we serve within our four Business Divisions: Advanced Materials; Base Chemicals; Essential Care Chemicals; and Performance Solutions.
Diverse Experience and Expertise
Our team members either come with functional experience having worked in Marketing or Sales before and acquired additional market and product knowledge; or they have started their career closer to the product, for example, as a Chemical Engineer with strong technical expertise and moved into a business role later.
Commitment to Customer-Centricity
Customer-centricity is part of our strategic priorities at Sasol Chemicals and in M&S we deliver on this every day. Our M&S colleagues share a desire to collaboratively address our customers’ challenges. They are reliable partners, powerful analysts and great problem-solvers.
Marketing Communications & Corporate Affairs
Marketing Communications & Corporate Affairs
We play a pivotal role in shaping the perception of Sasol Chemicals, collaborating with the business units to enhance our brand reputation.
At the Forefront of Strategic Engagement
In the ever-evolving landscape of stakeholder interaction, our Marketing Communications & Corporate Affairs departments are playing a pivotal role in shaping the perception of Sasol Chemicals. Our expertise in communication is vital in presenting our brand and fostering external and internal communications.
B2B Marketing Excellence
We take pride in our ability to market our B2B products and services effectively. Our team collaborates with various business units to deliver innovative marketing strategies that enhance our brand reputation.
Event and Trade Fair Innovation
Event planning and trade fair participation are integral to our marketing efforts. We work closely with cross-functional teams to execute successful events, engage with industry leaders and showcase our solutions.
Corporate Affairs
Corporate Affairs supports the business by managing strategic relationships and by influencing our reputation through paid, earned, shared and owned media both internally and externally. We accomplish this through three sub-functions: Corporate Communications, Government & Public Affairs and Corporate Social Investment.
Your Pathway to Global Brand Influence
If you’re driven by a passion for Corporate Affairs or B2B marketing communications and want to contribute to global brand excellence, we welcome you. With us, you’ll find a canvas to apply your skills and grow your career. A background in business administration, marketing, communications, public relations or a related field will serve as a strong foundation in our team, especially when applied in a global context.
Human Resources
Human Resources
We’re a diverse and dynamic team committed to providing a great place to work for our employees by developing talent, fostering leadership and celebrating diversity.
Expansive Career Opportunities
Our HR department is vast, offering you a chance to engage in a spectrum of roles—from the fundamentals of Recruiting and HR Operations management to strategic spheres like Employer Branding, Learning & Development, Culture & Leadership Capabilities, Talent Management and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.
Innovative Growth and Development
We believe that the growth of our employees is the growth of Sasol. As part of our team, you’ll help to cultivate a culture where learning is continuous and leadership skills are honed to meet the evolving challenges of our industry. This is also expressed in the partner-driven approach and innovative spirit that is cultivated throughout the organisation.
Diverse Backgrounds, United Vision
Our colleagues hail from varied professional realms, encompassing business expertise, specialized HR disciplines and even fields like marketing and analytics. This melting pot of experiences enriches our perspective and approach to HR. If you have a passion for working with people, cherish open and respectful communication and place people first, you’ll find a home here.
