Area Manager – Product Tankage Maintenance needed at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• STO is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee the maintenance and integrity of Product Tankage within a high-hazard petrochemical environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all storage tank assets, while leading a multidisciplinary maintenance team and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage all maintenance activities for product storage tanks, including inspection, repairs, shutdowns, upgrades, and compliance programs.
• Ensure asset integrity in line with industry standards, company specifications, and statutory requirements.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies, long-term plans, and tank outage schedules.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize tank reliability and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Prepare budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective delivery of maintenance programs.
• Maintain high safety performance and promote a strong safety culture across all tank-related activities.
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance are maintained at all times.

Formal Education

• Engineering degree (BSc or B-Tech in Mechanical).
• Minimum 7–10 years’ maintenance experience in the petrochemical, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sector.
• Proven experience in storage tank maintenance, inspection, or asset integrity management.
• Familiarity with API standards (API 650, API 653, etc.) and relevant local regulations.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and contractors simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with reliability engineering or maintenance optimization methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-risk operational environment.