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About Project Engineer Opportunities at Sasol
If you’re an engineering graduate or experienced professional looking to build a serious career within one of South Africa’s largest energy and chemical companies, Project Engineer roles at Sasol offer a genuinely rewarding pathway. These positions sit at the heart of Sasol’s operations, combining technical engineering expertise with strong project management responsibility across the company’s mining, chemical, and energy operations.
About Sasol
Sasol is one of South Africa’s largest and most influential companies, listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Built around coal liquefaction technology first developed in the early 1900s, Sasol has grown into a major international energy and chemicals business, developing and commercialising synthetic fuel technologies while producing liquid fuels, chemicals, and electricity. The company employs well over 27,000 people worldwide, with operations spanning more than 30 countries, and remains one of the largest corporate taxpayers in South Africa.
Given the scale and technical complexity of its operations, particularly across sites like Secunda and Sasolburg, Sasol consistently requires skilled Project Engineers to help plan, execute, and manage engineering projects that keep its facilities running safely and efficiently.
What a Project Engineer Does at Sasol
Project Engineer roles at Sasol typically involve overseeing engineering projects from planning through to execution, ensuring they’re delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Core responsibilities generally include:
- Managing, scheduling, and budgeting assigned engineering projects
- Coordinating and integrating project related resources and functions across both functional and matrix team structures
- Compiling business documents, presentations, and technical reports
- Supporting the development of business strategies, project plans, and financial models
- Managing capital budgets and cash flow related to assigned projects
- Coordinating with and managing service providers and contractors
- Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and technical standards throughout project execution
- Communicating and negotiating effectively across teams to achieve project outcomes
Depending on the specific division, some Project Engineer roles are based within Sasol’s mining operations, supporting infrastructure and production related projects, while others are attached to chemical processing or energy generation facilities.
Requirements for Project Engineer Roles
While specific requirements vary depending on the exact role, division, and seniority level, general qualifications and experience typically expected for Project Engineer positions at Sasol include:
- A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering (BEng or BSc Eng), depending on the seniority of the role
- Several years of relevant engineering and project management experience, often around five years for more established roles
- Registration or progress toward an Engineering Government Certificate of Competence, in some roles
- Professional registration as a Pr Eng or similar, considered advantageous in more senior positions
- Solid financial and business knowledge, particularly for roles involving budget and capital management
- Proven project management expertise, including the ability to structure, model, and evaluate business solutions
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with systems like SAP
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
For roles based within Sasol’s mining operations, relevant experience within the coal mining industry specifically may also be required.
Why Consider a Project Engineer Career at Sasol
Working as a Project Engineer at Sasol offers several strong long term career benefits:
- Exposure to large scale, technically complex engineering projects within a major international energy and chemicals company
- Competitive salaries and structured career growth opportunities within one of South Africa’s most established corporate employers
- The chance to build genuine expertise in both engineering execution and business focused project management
- Long term stability within a company with a significant footprint across the energy, chemicals, and mining sectors
For engineers looking to combine strong technical work with real project leadership responsibility, this role offers a well rounded and challenging career path.
How To Apply
Project Engineer vacancies at Sasol are advertised on the official Sasol careers portal. Since Sasol typically keeps positions open until they are filled rather than working to a single fixed closing date, it’s worth applying as early as possible once a suitable vacancy is listed.
When applying, make sure to:
- Read the full job description carefully to confirm the specific qualifications and experience required for that particular role and division
- Prepare an updated CV highlighting your relevant engineering and project management experience
- Apply only through Sasol’s official careers website or verified recruitment channels, since the company has warned against unsolicited job offers and requests for advance payment
- Apply promptly, since vacancies can close once a suitable candidate is found
If you’re ready to build a career combining engineering expertise with real project leadership, keep an eye on Sasol’s official careers portal for the next Project Engineer opportunity that matches your qualifications.
