Rail Maintenance Specialist

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000482/Louis

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Location:

Sasolburg, South Africa

Salary:

R290.86 Hourly

SUMMARY:

Rail Maintenance Specialist - Temp - Engineering and Technical

POSITION INFO:

Rail Maintenance Specialist

Report to: Operations

Seniority Level: Mid Career (Above 6 yrs exp)

Region: Freestate

Type: Temp

Duties and Responsibilities:

Short Description / Purpose of Job:
To provide Engineering services and technical support to Business Units servicing the retail service station network by effective project planning, management, implementation and control. Maintenance activities and practices are conducted to optimize Sasol asset utilization by ensuring best engineering practice supported by the highest level of compliance to all relevant safety rules, regulations and legislation. This involves installation of new equipment or replacing old equipment and conducting maintenance at Retail sites.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities:

Evaluation of project requests.
Compile the scope of work and calculate the cost estimates.
Schedule projects and control contractors.
Perform regular site visits.
Prepare and submit annual budgets.
Liaise with contract departments.
Investigate customer claims.
Compile project status reports.

Formal Education:
University Bachelor's Degree

Min Experience: 6+ relevant years

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