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Job Requisition ID
12811
Closing Date
3 August 2026
OME
BST: Business Building
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
Development and implementation of priority sustainable carbon supply options in line with asset transformation plans and emerging low-carbon opportunities.
Key Accountabilities
Sustainable Sourcing Business Development:
Support the development and implementation of tactical plans for sourcing feedstocks sustainably, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and asset transformation plans.
Contribute to the development of low-carbon feedstock value chains, such as biomass, biolipids, and biomethane, to support strategic objectives.
Conduct and maintain competitor analysis on priority feedstocks, informed by market intelligence, to support commercial positioning.
Support the review and evaluation of third-party feedstock-related proposals to assess alignment with sustainability and business objectives.
Support the development of business cases for approval by the appropriate governance bodies for upstream feedstock value chain opportunities.
Identify and highlight risks related to feedstock availability, environmental impact, and supply chain security, and contribute to contingency planning.
Support the assessment of relevant technologies and infrastructure requirements for novel value chains, including competitor analysis on feedstock processing technologies.
Commercial:
Demonstrate sound commercial awareness in identifying and supporting the development of viable low-carbon feedstock opportunities.
Support commercial engagements with suppliers and partners to help structure agreements that balance sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and long-term value creation.
Translate technical and sustainability requirements into practical commercial inputs, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
Support contract development and feedstock pricing analyses through market assessment, risk review, and basic financial evaluation.
Contribute to commercial due diligence for new feedstock opportunities, including feasibility assessments, cost-benefit evaluations, and input into investment proposals.
Collaborate with finance and legal teams to ensure robust commercial governance and compliance in feedstock transactions.
Certification:
Collaborate with certification teams to ensure feedstocks meet relevant sustainability certifications (e.g., FSC, ISCC+, RSB)
Stay updated on global and regional regulations related to sustainable sourcing and ensure compliance.
Project and Capital Planning:
Support the delivery of integrated low-carbon feedstock business development and value roadmaps by translating milestones into actionable project deliverables.
Contribute to low-carbon feedstock capital planning, track capital changes, and support required approval processes.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work with internal teams (e.g., Supply Chain, R&D, Sustainability) and external stakeholders (e.g., industry groups) to develop sustainable cost effective solutions.
Develop and maintain relationships with potential suppliers, industry bodies, and key stakeholders relating to the feedstock value chain.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Track and analyze data related to feedstock sourcing, e.g., carbon footprint, and water usage.
Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders on project progress and key findings.
Develop tracking mechanisms to monitor milestones and deliverables at a project level with clear KPIs.
Formal Education
University Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Science, Engineering, Commerce, or a related field.
Min Experience
6 relevant years
Required Personal and Professional Skills
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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