Maintenance Planner Assistant Opportunity at Sasol

The Maintenance & Engineering Planner Assistant at Sasol plays a vital supportive role in the planning and coordination of maintenance activities, specifically tailored for individuals living with a disability. This entry-level position is designed to integrate new talent into Sasol's engineering and maintenance functions, providing a foundational understanding of operational planning, administrative support, and adherence to Sasol's stringent safety and quality standards. The incumbent will contribute to the efficient execution of maintenance strategies, ensuring optimal asset performance and operational continuity within a supportive and inclusive work environment. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals to embark on a career in a leading industrial company, gaining practical experience and developing essential professional skills in a dynamic and challenging sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with Sasol's core values, contributing positively to the team and organisational culture.
• Utilise and direct expert resources effectively to support maintenance planning initiatives, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Ensure personal development plans are completed, implemented, and tracked, fostering continuous learning and professional growth within the role.
• Set and work towards personal performance targets and goals as outlined in individual performance agreements, striving for excellence.
• Agree upon and regularly review personal performance goals and their achievement with supervisors, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives.
• Review compliance against established standards and objectives, following up on any discrepancies to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Identify and optimise opportunities for improvement within maintenance planning processes and administrative tasks, contributing to efficiency gains.
• Manage work planning and delivery according to established timelines, ensuring efficiency and punctuality in all assigned tasks.
• Establish a network of internal and external experts to consult and guide the maintenance planning strategy, leveraging diverse knowledge and experience.
• Provide efficient and high-quality services to both internal and external customers, maintaining strong professional relationships and clear communication.
• Apply a collaborative and consultative approach that consistently meets business needs and fosters teamwork across various departments.
• Communicate expertise effectively, sharing best practices and insights with colleagues to enhance collective knowledge and operational standards.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, building strong working relationships within the team and across departments to facilitate smooth operations.
• Build effective partnerships with team members to ensure high performance and collaborative problem-solving, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Assist in the preparation of maintenance schedules, ensuring all necessary resources, tools, and permits are in place for planned activities.
• Support the engineering team with administrative tasks, data entry, and report generation to facilitate informed decision-making and project tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and spare parts inventory, ensuring data integrity for future reference.

Why Join the Company

How to Apply

* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.

• High School / School Diploma or similar (Matric / Grade 12)
• 0+ relevant years of working experience
• Demonstrated skills in Effective Communication, Action Planning, Managing Complexity, Planning and Aligning, Directs Work, Office Administration, Planning and Organisation, Attention to Detail, Ensuring Accountability, and Multi-tasking.