Sasol: Engineering Internships 2018 / 2019 in Secunda

Sasol invites applicants to apply for Internships programme for the academic year 2018/2019 in Scunda. 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).

Internship Application Closing Date: 30 July 2018

Internship Provider: Sasol

Internship Location: Secunda/Sasolburg, Mpumalanga

Qualifications and experience required:

The position requires a minimum of a B.Eng / BSc. Degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Electronic / Industrial Engineering or a BSc. Degree in Geology with limited or no practical experience or, will have a B.Eng / BSc. Degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Electronic / Industrial Engineering by the end of 2018.

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.

Skills and Competencies

•  Language skills – English proficient
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Analytical thinking
•  Problem solving skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting.

How to Apply

Apply Online for the SASOL: Graduate / Internship Programme 2019 OR

ONLY FACEBOOK MESSENGER OR SMS APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Apply by sending the word EIT via Facebook Messenger on our Facebook page at fb.me/SasolSACareers or SMS the word EIT to 33162. It will take a maximum of 12 SMSs at R1.50 each. You may only apply once.