Sasol Artisan Grade 2 Instrument Mechanician X2 | Secunda Operations | Apply by 21 August 2026
Sasol is inviting suitably qualified and experienced artisans to apply for two Artisan Grade 2 Instrument Mechanician positions at its Secunda Operations in Mpumalanga.
The positions are suitable for qualified Instrument Mechanicians with an Instrumentation Red Seal Trade Test, relevant technical qualifications, a driver’s licence and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Job Details
Position: Artisan Gr 2 Instrument Mechanician X2
Company: Sasol
Job Requisition ID: 12911
Number of Positions: 2
OME: EOP: Secunda Operations
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
Industry: Chemicals & Energy
Posting Date: 7 August 2026
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Purpose of the Job
The successful candidates will be responsible for monitoring and controlling assigned machinery to ensure safe and reliable operations.
The role also involves troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment, carrying out emergency repairs and performing preventive maintenance to help maintain operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Monitor and maintain plant machinery and instrumentation equipment
- Troubleshoot and diagnose technical equipment problems
- Perform emergency repairs when required
- Conduct preventative maintenance activities
- Demonstrate competence in identified areas relevant to the discipline
- Understand and use plant maintenance documentation systems
- Understand the planning and work-management system
- Apply relevant plant-specific and process knowledge
- Comply with Safety Management Systems
- Apply emergency procedures when required
- Read, interpret and implement task risk assessments
- Conduct hazard identification and task risk assessments
- Participate in daily meetings to discuss work assignments
- Complete assigned work within required deadlines
- Provide supervisors with appropriate feedback on work progress
- Participate in root-cause analyses
- Participate in risk assessments in accordance with legislation and company requirements
- Maintain good housekeeping and follow waste-disposal procedures
- Share technical knowledge with junior artisans
- Participate in performance appraisals
- Identify personal training and development needs
- Assist with developing work instructions
- Take the lead during appropriate team tasks and activities
- Contribute to maintenance strategy and direction
- Informally mentor learners and other artisans
- Conduct physical inspections to improve plant sustainability
- Participate in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability
- Ensure maintenance history feedback is correctly captured
- Provide input during toolbox talks
Minimum Requirements
Education
Applicants must have:
- National Senior Certificate OR N3
- Mathematics
- English
- Physical Science
Trade Qualification
Applicants must have:
- Occupational Trade Test Qualification – Instrumentation Red Seal
Experience
Applicants need:
- 3+ years of relevant experience
Driver’s Licence
- A valid driver’s licence is required.
Required Skills and Competencies
Sasol lists competencies covering:
- Plant equipment maintenance
- Customer focus
- Managing complexity
- Analysing alternatives and recommending solutions
- Troubleshooting technical issues
- Equipment utilisation
- Decision-making
- Self-awareness
- Planning and organisation
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Safety awareness
- Technical problem-solving
How to Apply
When searching for the vacancy, use:
Job Requisition ID: 12911
Applicants should:
- Visit the official Sasol careers portal.
- Search for Artisan Gr 2 Instrument Mechanician or requisition 12911.
- Confirm that the vacancy is for Secunda Operations, Mpumalanga.
- Create/sign into your candidate profile.
- Complete the online application.
- Upload your updated CV and any documents requested by Sasol.
- Ensure your Instrumentation Trade Test/Red Seal and relevant experience are clearly reflected.
- Submit your application before 21 August 2026.
Important Information
Sasol states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to the inclusion of suitably qualified individuals.
Preference may be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities in accordance with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.
If you do not hear from Sasol within 60 days after the advert closes, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How many positions are available?
There are 2 Artisan Grade 2 Instrument Mechanician positions.
2. Where are the jobs based?
The positions are based at Sasol Secunda Operations in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
3. Is Grade 12 enough to apply?
No. Although a National Senior Certificate or N3 is required, applicants must also have an Occupational Trade Test Qualification in Instrumentation (Red Seal) and the required relevant experience.
4. What subjects are required?
The advert lists:
- Mathematics
- English
- Physical Science
5. Is Mathematical Literacy accepted?
The supplied advert specifically states Maths and does not state that Mathematical Literacy is accepted.
6. Do I need a Red Seal?
Yes. An Instrumentation Red Seal Trade Test qualification is specifically required.
7. How much experience is required?
Applicants need at least 3 years of relevant experience.
8. Do I need a driver’s licence?
Yes. A driver’s licence is listed under the requirements.
9. What is the closing date?
Applications close on 21 August 2026.
10. What reference should I use?
Use Job Requisition ID 12911.
Possible Interview Questions
These are preparation questions based on the advertised responsibilities and are not confirmed Sasol interview questions.
1. Tell us about your experience as an Instrument Mechanician.
Discuss your trade qualification, years of experience, plants or equipment you’ve worked on and your main maintenance responsibilities.
2. How would you troubleshoot a faulty instrument in a process plant?
Explain your systematic approach to identifying the fault, checking relevant documentation, isolating the problem safely and carrying out appropriate testing.
3. What preventative maintenance have you performed on instrumentation equipment?
Give practical examples from your previous work.
4. Explain how you would conduct a task risk assessment before starting maintenance.
Discuss identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing controls, using appropriate PPE and following applicable procedures.
5. What would you do if equipment failed unexpectedly during production?
Focus on safety first, communication, fault diagnosis, appropriate isolation, repair procedures and providing feedback to relevant personnel.
6. Tell us about a difficult instrumentation fault you successfully diagnosed.
Use a real example and explain the problem, troubleshooting process, solution and outcome.
7. Why is accurate maintenance history important?
Discuss how maintenance records assist with recurring-fault identification, planning, equipment reliability, upgrades and management of critical spares.
8. What experience do you have with root-cause analysis?
Prepare an example showing how you helped identify the underlying cause of repeated equipment failure.
9. How do you ensure safety while working on instrumentation in an operating plant?
Discuss risk assessments, isolation procedures, permits, PPE, plant procedures and communication with operations personnel.
10. How have you assisted or mentored junior artisans or learners?
The position specifically includes sharing knowledge with junior artisans and informally mentoring learners, so prepare a practical example.
11. Why do you want to work at Sasol Secunda Operations?
Connect your instrumentation experience with the opportunity to work in a large industrial environment while continuing to develop your technical capabilities.
12. Why should Sasol appoint you as an Artisan Grade 2 Instrument Mechanician?
Focus on your Red Seal qualification, relevant experience, troubleshooting ability, safety awareness, reliability, teamwork and ability to maintain complex plant instrumentation effectively.