Applications Open for the Sasol Engineer in Training / Internship Programme 2023

Sasol invites unemployed graduates to apply for Engineer in Training / Internship Programme 2023 / 2025.

Engineer in Training (EIT) Mechanical Engineering (116496)

This role is for a position in the graduate development program. The graduate development program (GDP) is based on a three year training period in Operations and Technology.

Within this training period you will be assessed every 6 months to demonstrate competencies developed and highlight areas which require focus. After being declared competent at the end of the 3 year period, you will become eligible to apply for vacant Engineer positions. (Subject to the availability of vacancies).

Functional Outputs

• Learn and understand the Sasol value chain (including Operations, Technology (Engineering and Project Management), its products and applications, test methods and equipment in context of discipline learning.
• Understand the Sasol Operations Standards Framework and how to operate within it.
• Learn how to translate theoretical knowledge into practical application that will add business value.
• Understand the importance of planning and integration.
• Learn to utilize engineering systems, tools and standards (own, local and international) in own work and projects.
• Understand how your business unit fits within your Operating Hub and the Sasol value chain.
• Understand the impact of upstream- and downstream units on the operation of your allocated plant and vice versa.
• Develop a sound understanding of [discipline] engineering generalist knowledge and sound understanding with regards to process equipment (e.g. design and safe operation thereof).
• Develop selected detailed knowledge in defined fields of [discipline] engineering.
• Be able to define a business opportunities, by using the correct indicators.
• Be able to define business risks, applying the business risk assessment tools such as the probability risk ranking matrix, specific job risk assessment, etc.
• Support the execution (follow technical instruction to enable) of an engineering scope of work for small multidisciplinary projects (i.e. Tier)
• Support and follow instructions to execute the operation, design, engineering, development and/or modification of processes/equipment in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
• Correctly preform Technical and Economic evaluations of small projects, ideas and modifications.

Qualifications and Experience

The position requires a minimum of a Mechanical Engineering: Bsc / BEng Mechanical Engineering with limited or no practical experience.Final year applicants will be considered.

*Please note the BEng Tech qualification does not form part of our EIT Programme*

*Please attach your latest academic record to your profile as part of your application*

• Less than 3 years

Key Competencies

Functional / Technical

•           Language skills – English proficient

•           Excellent communication skills

•           Analytical thinking

•           Problem solving skills

•           Computer literate (MS Office)

How to Apply

Click here to apply online for Sasol: Engineer in Training 2023

Closing Date: Monday 17th of April 2023