The chance to take on a vital role in South Africa with one of the world's most innovative energy businesses at a time of exciting growth.

Sasol Petroleum International (SPI) is the E&P division of Sasol, one of the top 50 global energy companies. SPI has operations in Mozambique and Papua New Guinea and Exploration/Production interests in South Africa, West Africa, and Australia. SPI's main strategic focus is exploration and monetisation of gas, leveraging Sasol's downstream technology differentiators in Gas-to-Liquids and Chemicals. Its current equity production is 40,000 boepd and it is in the middle of an expansion project to increase production to 55,000 boepd by 2011. The company strategy is to achieve 150,000 boepd equity production by 2025.

We are looking to enhance our production technology capabilities and seek to recruit an experienced professional to support the appraisal, development and reservoir management of our assets. Reporting to the Manager - Petroleum Engineering, initially you will be assigned to our operated and non-operated producing assets in Mozambique and Gabon. We have a growing interest in unconventional resources such as coal bed methane and shale gas and in time you can expect to become involved in such projects. 

You must have specific knowledge of sand control design, hydraulic fracturing, formation damage, well intervention techniques and production chemistry.  Previous experience of East and West Africa would be helpful as would knowledge of well design for carbon sequestration applications.

Degree educated in engineering, you will ideally also hold an MSc or PhD in Petroleum Engineering. Current and up to date software capability using Office and collaborative applications is essential as is up to date knowledge of well and flow assurance modelling software and stimulation design software. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become the knowledge centre for production technology and completion matters and your ability to both build and share knowledge throughout the SPI community will be key.

Based in Johannesburg you will be expected to undertake regular inter-continental travel.  With both the financial and technical capabilities to capture and develop prospects quickly, SPI provides a secure employment environment and an exciting global career path.  A competitive remuneration package will be provided including expatriate benefits where appropriate.

To  discuss this opportunity further please call Liz Gardner on +44(0)7801 711372.  To apply, please follow the links on this page or email your CV and salary details to sasol@simpsoncrowden.com quoting reference R201.

Any applications sent directly to SPI/Sasol will be forwarded to Simpson Crowden. The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of credentials. Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Sasol is committed to establishing a diverse workforce and we thank all applicants for their interest.