Artisan Analyzer – Plant Maintenance (SPM)

About the role

The Artisan Analyzer (SPM) supports production at Sasol’s Temane plant by ensuring equipment reliability and maintenance compliance. You will execute maintenance tasks, follow safety procedures, and contribute to the overall stability and sustainability of the plant.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on plant equipment following the maintenance documentation system.
• Utilise the work‑management planning system to schedule and track tasks.
• Adhere to Safety Management Systems such as IMS and MBO, and apply emergency procedures when required.
• Participate in daily morning meetings, provide progress feedback, and support root‑cause analysis activities.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and My IMS inspections to improve plant safety.
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow waste‑disposal procedures.
• Share knowledge with junior artisans and assist in developing work instructions.
• Act as group leader or lead team tasks when appropriate.
• Capture accurate equipment history to support renewals, upgrades, and critical spare replacement.
• Contribute to toolbox talks and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• NQF Level 4 qualification in electronics or analytical instrumentation (preferred CHIETA/MQA).
• Basic understanding of plant/mine processes and equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement task risk assessments and emergency procedures.
• Commitment to safety, continuous learning, and personal development.

Required skills

• Electronics
• Analytical instrumentation
• Plant maintenance documentation system
• Work‑management planning system
• Safety Management Systems (IMS, MBO)
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessment
• My IMS inspections