Chief Geologist

  • Manufacturing
  • South Africa
  • 2025-06-13
  • Full Time

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

 

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

 

Job Req Id

 

8679

 

Closing Date

 

19 June 2025

 

OME

 

MRS: Mining

 

Location

 

Secunda, Mpumalanga

 

Purpose of Job

 

Conduct geological duties including logging, underground mapping and modelling. Convey accurate and timeous feedback to relevant stakeholders.

 

Key Accountabilities

 

Good understanding of geological software and modelling principles

 

Experience in coal mining

 

In depth knowledge of coal qualities

 

Ability to log and sample boreholes to the required standard

 

Able to compile Resources estimations

 

Able to map underground and communicate findings

 

Create, clarify, embed and enforce geological standards

 

Identify, share and embed best practices and new technologies

 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Good presentation skills

 

Knowledge of risk management

 

Problem solving skills

 

Team player

 

Formal Education

 

BSc (Hons) Geology

 

Working Experience

 

5 years Coal Mining experience

 

Required Personal And Professional Skills

 

BC_Communicates Effectively

 

TC_Policies and Procedures

 

BC_Manages Complexity

 

TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions

 

TC_Assessment

 

BC_Situational Adaptability

 

TC_SHE Policies, Procedures and Standards

 

BC_Decision Quality

 

TC_Mining Environment

 

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.