Apply for the Sasol Driver Grade 1 Forklift Vacancy 2026 at the Watergel Plant in Ekandustria, Gauteng. Grade 12, forklift certificate, and driver’s licence required. Closing date: 29 July 2026.

Sasol Driver Grade 1 Forklift Vacancy 2026

Sasol is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the Driver Grade 1 Forklift position at its Watergel Plant in Ekandustria, Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of South Africa’s leading global chemicals and energy companies, where safety, innovation, and employee development are key priorities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting materials, operating a forklift safely, supporting warehouse operations, and ensuring efficient movement of products within the Watergel Plant.

Driver Grade 1 Forklift Job Overview

• Company: Sasol
• Position: Driver Grade 1 Forklift
• Job Requisition ID: 12772
• Business Unit: Regional Operations and Asset Services – Watergel Plant
• Location: Ekandustria, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng
• Job Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 29 July 2026

About the Role

The Driver Grade 1 Forklift is responsible for safely handling, loading, unloading, transporting, and storing raw materials and finished products while ensuring compliance with Sasol’s safety, quality, and operational standards.

The role also includes assisting with housekeeping, stock movement, and general warehouse activities.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Valid South African driver’s licence
• Valid Forklift Competency Certificate
• At least 1 year of experience in an explosives manufacturing environment

Added Advantages

The following will strengthen your application:

• Experience working at a Watergel Plant
• SAP (PSD) knowledge
• Experience in warehouse and logistics operations

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Loading and off-loading materials from trucks and containers
• Verifying deliveries against delivery notes and barcoding labels
• Collecting and transporting raw materials from the warehouse to production plants
• Collecting finished products from production plants and delivering them to magazines
• Transporting detonators from the Caps Plant to the detonator magazine
• Moving, stacking, and storing pallets safely
• Recording products delivered to different magazines
• Performing general loading and off-loading duties
• Reporting forklift defects immediately
• Maintaining clean and organised warehouse and yard areas
• Assisting with binning, issuing, and preservation activities
• Carrying out additional duties assigned by supervisors

Health, Safety and Compliance

Employees must:

• Comply with all legal and company safety requirements
• Follow all forklift operating procedures
• Use equipment responsibly
• Observe process safety and environmental standards
• Maintain high housekeeping standards
• Report unsafe conditions and equipment faults immediately

Skills and Competencies

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Ability to optimise work processes
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Accountability and responsibility
• Sound decision-making ability
• Knowledge of equipment utilisation
• Understanding of process safety and environmental requirements
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Teamwork and communication skills

Why Join Sasol?

Sasol is a global leader in the chemicals and energy sector with over 75 years of industry experience. Employees enjoy opportunities for career development, continuous learning, and professional growth in an inclusive workplace.

Benefits of working at Sasol include:

• Career development opportunities
• Ongoing training and skills development
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Competitive salary and employee benefits
• Opportunity to work for a globally recognised organisation

Employment Equity

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups and persons with disabilities in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided where required to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the official Sasol Careers website before the closing date.

Prepare the following documents before submitting your application:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of your South African ID
• Certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate
• Valid driver’s licence
• Valid Forklift Competency Certificate
• Any additional supporting documents requested during the online application process

Closing Date

Closing Date: 29 July 2026

Applicants who do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Apply for the Sasol Driver Grade 1 Forklift Vacancy Today

If you have forklift operating experience, a valid forklift certificate, and are looking to build your career with a leading global company, the Sasol Driver Grade 1 Forklift Vacancy 2026 is an excellent opportunity.

Submit your application before 29 July 2026 and become part of Team Sasol.

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