Sasol Team Assistant – Secunda, Mpumalanga

Sasol is inviting applications for a Team Assistant position based at its Secunda Operations in Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will provide administrative and secretarial support to the team and assist with the smooth running of departmental operations.

Job Overview

Company: Sasol
Job Title: Team Assistant
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
Department: EOP: Secunda Operations
Job Requisition ID: 13021
Posting Date: 27 August 2026
Closing Date: 9 September 2026
Minimum Qualification: National Senior Certificate or N3
Required Experience: 3+ years relevant experience
Salary: Not specified in the vacancy

About Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with more than 75 years of experience. The company uses its expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally.

Sasol invests in its employees throughout their career journey and provides opportunities for professional development in an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Team Assistant role is to provide administrative and secretarial services to the relevant team while supporting general departmental operations.

The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support to managers and the functional area, helping ensure that daily activities are organised and carried out effectively.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Administrative Support

• Manage daily operational and administrative duties.
• Provide administrative support to managers and the wider team.
• Prepare departmental correspondence and documents.
• Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate departmental records, spreadsheets, databases and presentations.

Meetings and Diary Management

• Arrange meetings and prepare agendas.
• Record complete and accurate meeting minutes.
• Manage managers’ diaries and schedules.
• Assist with the preparation and compilation of submissions.
• Arrange internal and external events, conferences and meetings.

Document and Records Management

• Ensure documentation is professionally presented.
• Check documents for spelling errors, review notes and mark-ups.
• Ensure documents comply with formatting and branding requirements.
• Maintain departmental distribution lists.
• Develop and maintain effective filing and documentation systems.
• Ensure accurate storage and distribution of departmental records.

Reporting and Office Systems

• Issue approved discussion and management reports within the required timeframe.
• Update information in the reporting module.
• Assist colleagues with word processing, PowerPoint and spreadsheet applications.
• Maintain presentations, records and databases.

Travel and Procurement Support

• Coordinate local and international travel and accommodation.
• Monitor office supplies and arrange purchases within budgetary requirements.
• Maintain schedules relating to purchasing, receiving, dispatching and delivery of goods and services.
• Load purchase requisitions and invoices.
• Follow up on outstanding payments.

Communication and General Support

• Answer telephone calls and take messages.
• Respond to enquiries within the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Log IT and operational problems or requests on behalf of the team.
• Follow up to ensure problems and requests are resolved.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or N3 qualification.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies

Sasol requires candidates who demonstrate:

• Effective communication
• Action planning
• Planning and organisation
• Office administration
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage complexity
• Planning and alignment
• Results-driven behaviour
• Accountability
• Multitasking ability

Ideal Candidate Profile

The position would suit an experienced administrative or secretarial professional who is highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of supporting managers in a busy operational environment.

Candidates should be comfortable coordinating meetings, managing diaries, preparing documents, maintaining records, handling correspondence and supporting general office operations.

Employment Equity

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion and the full inclusion of suitably qualified individuals.

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups and people with disabilities in accordance with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. Reasonable accommodation will be provided where required to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Closing Date

9 September 2026

Interested candidates should ensure that their applications are submitted before the closing date.

Application Information

Sasol uses an automated recruitment process to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. If you do not hear from Sasol within 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in the Sasol Team Assistant vacancy should apply through the official Sasol careers platform.

Job Requisition ID: 13021
Position: Team Assistant
Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga
Closing Date: 9 September 2026