Dangerous Goods Advisor and Transport Sustainability

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

Closing Date 29 January 2026

OME

MRS:
Risk & SHE

Location Secunda

• To ensuring compliance with national and international regulations related to the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, air, or sea.
• To provides expert guidance on classification, packaging, labelling, documentation, and emergency response procedures.
• To provide expert guidance on Dangerous Goods Transport Risk management processes.

• Monitor, interpret, and ensure compliance with ADR, IATA, IMDG and the NRTA.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant and safe transport of product throughout the life cycle.
• Ensure correct classifications of all Dangerous Goods (DG) on site (ADR). Support Safety Data Sheet authors with section 14 classifications and reviews.
• Take the lead to conduct route risk assessments on site for dangerous goods together with road traffic and Emergency Response Management.
• Advise operations on safer handling procedures for dangerous goods.
• Create and maintain transport emergency cards (Trecards) for all DG products on site.
• Maintain accurate records of DG incidents.
• Provide expert advice during transport incident investigations on site.
• Participate in on site transport risk assessments providing expert support (preventive and corrective controls advise).
• Monthly DG reporting and trend reporting.
• Provide DG requirements during transporter contracting process.
• Conduct monthly second level assurance assessments.
• Recommend improvements to site procedures to ensure continues transporter and safe handling of DG on site.

• Represent the company in external forums, working groups, and regulatory consultations.
• Communicate complex regulatory and safety information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams stakeholders to ensure regulatory and safety alignment.
• Participate in Sasol technical forums representing SO operations and hosted entities.

• Bachelor’s or Hon/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in related field
• In-depth knowledge of transport of Dangerous Goods
• DG advisor certification will be an advantage

• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Interpretation of national and international transport (DG) legislation (ADR, IATA, IMDG and NRTA)
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and keeping track of deadlines.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Interacting with technical, regulatory bodies, and internal departments to gather necessary information and provide updates.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Relationships:
  Assisting stakeholders in compliance with regulatory requirements for Secunda product transport portfolio (Final products, waste and intermediate products)
• Problem Solving:
  Resolving any issues or discrepancies with regulatory and technical requirements or interpretations.
• Time Management:
  Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

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.

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