Sasol is inviting applications for a Team Assistant position within its operations. This is an opportunity for an experienced administrative professional to join Sasol and provide important administrative and secretarial support to a team.
The position is associated with Sasol’s Secunda Operations, with applications closing on 9 September 2026.
Sasol Team Assistant Vacancy
The Team Assistant will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the department by managing daily administrative duties and providing high-level support to managers and colleagues.
The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, communication abilities and experience in office administration.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or N3
- Strong office administration skills
- Good planning and organisational abilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
- Effective communication skills
Candidates should be comfortable working in a professional corporate environment and supporting managers with a variety of administrative responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will manage day-to-day administrative and operational duties to support the team.
A major part of the role involves arranging meetings, preparing agendas and recording accurate minutes. The Team Assistant will also manage managers’ diaries and assist with coordinating schedules and appointments.
The employee will assist with preparing submissions and ensure that approved discussion and management reports are issued promptly. Documents must have a professional appearance, contain no review notes or spelling errors, and comply with required formatting and branding standards.
Other responsibilities include maintaining distribution lists and assisting colleagues with the correct distribution of reports and departmental information.
The Team Assistant will also provide support with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and spreadsheet applications, producing correspondence and maintaining presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases.
Travel and accommodation arrangements, both locally and internationally, may also form part of the role. The successful candidate may be required to organise conferences, meetings and other internal or external events.
Office Administration Responsibilities
This Sasol vacancy also involves maintaining an efficient documentation and filing system to ensure that departmental records are accurately stored and easily accessible.
The Team Assistant will complete company forms, monitor office supplies and assist with purchasing new materials while considering budget requirements.
The employee will also maintain schedules relating to the purchasing, receipt, dispatch and delivery of goods and services.
Additional duties include loading purchase requisitions (PRs) and invoices and following up on outstanding payments.
The successful candidate may also log IT and operational problems on behalf of the team and follow up to ensure that issues are resolved.
Skills Sasol Is Looking For
Sasol is looking for someone who can communicate effectively, plan and organise work, manage complexity and drive results.
Important skills include:
- Office administration
- Planning and organisation
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Action planning
- Accountability
- Effective communication
- Results orientation
The ability to manage confidential information, meet deadlines and maintain professional standards will also be important in this position.
About Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with more than 75 years of experience. The company says it places people at the centre of its operations and provides opportunities for employee development and career growth.
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to the inclusion of suitably qualified individuals. Preference may be given to designated groups and people with disabilities in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Sasol Team Assistant vacancy is 9 September 2026.
Job seekers who meet the education and experience requirements should ensure that their applications are submitted before the deadline.
Sasol advises that its automated recruitment process is designed to assess a large number of applications. Applicants who do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Final Thoughts
The Sasol Team Assistant position could be a good opportunity for an experienced administrative professional looking to join a major South African employer.
If you have Grade 12 or N3 and at least three years of relevant experience, along with strong administration, planning, communication and organisational skills, consider applying before the closing date.
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