Manufacturing Inspector

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Closing Date

23 October 2026

OME

Secunda Operations

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

Accountable as part of the Inspection Authority which is charged (as contemplated in the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER) and (OSH Act)) with the following responsibilities: - Legal accountability for manufacturing, modification and repair inspections of all pressure vessels, steam generators, storage tanks and piping on the various sites (Secunda Operations, Secunda Chemical Operations, as well as other satellite sites) to ensure the required integrity of the said equipment and process plants in support of the business needs. Accountable as part of the Inspection Authority to ensure code compliance to the relevant Health and Safety Standard or supporting SP code requirements in order to support the safe continued operation of pressure vessels, steam generators, storage tanks and piping inspection so that frequencies can be maintained by the Sasol Secunda Inspection Authority for periods in excess of 36 months.

A QA function is also conducted on new manufacture, repair and modification on activities at external manufacturer’s workshops both nationally and internationally.

In summary, the role is accountable to ensure compliance to the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), SANS 10227, SANS 17020 and various approved Health and Safety Standards during all repairs, modification or manufacture as a certified manufacturing Inspector (IPE) and SANAS technical signatory

Note: The legal responsibilities and role intent of all levels of Inspectors (Inspector, Senior Inspector, Principal Inspector and Specialist Inspector) remains the same. The only difference is in experience level, functional competencies and span of control.

Key Accountabilities

Accountable for manufacturing or repair inspections of all pressure vessels, steam generators, storage tanks and piping in order to comply with regulatory requirements and to ensure equipment integrity, availability and safety for the units allocated.

Training of Trainee Inspectors – competency development to achieve SAQCC (for Department of Labour) accredited Inspectors of Pressurised equipment (IPE) certification.

Inspection responsibilities

Utilisation of specialised inspection equipment to be used during the inspections.

Recommend specific repair actions or alternative recommendations arising from inspections using specialised knowledge.

IPE 18 tasks as per SANS 10227

Document all manufacturing or repair hold point

Monitor welding/fabrication activities to ensure that repairs, manufacturing and modifications are performed by competent personnel in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Fabrication and Test plans and Inspection Quality Management system.

Design and drawing verification.

Verify that an agreed FTP is implemented.

Correlate materials and material certification.

Identify material and transfer identification.

Examine material cut edges and heat affected zones.

Review welding procedure specifications.

Review Welder/operator Qualifications.

Formal Education

National Senior Certificate Matric Gr 12 (with English, Mathematics and Physical Science) / N3 (equivalent to Gr 12 / Matric)

Certified Inspector of Pressurised Equipment (IPE) metallic (must) and non-metallics (preferably) AND

Relevant SAIW courses as per the training matrix captured in the Inspection Authority Quality Management System

Welding Inspector 1 & 2

ASME Codes

RT Interpreters

MT/PT Level II

Valid code 08 Driver’s license

Working Experience

Experience: 0 - 2+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

BC_Optimizes Work Processes

BC_Organizational Savvy

TC_Inspections

TC_Quality Management Procedures and Standards

BC_Courage

TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions

TC_Review and Reporting

BC_Decision Quality

TC_Quality Control and Reliability

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.