Overview
Laboratory Supervisor (SPM) Jobs in Inhambane, Inhambane Province, Mozambique at Sasol
Title: Laboratory Supervisor (SPM)
Company: Sasol
Location: Inhambane, Inhambane Province, Mozambique
Company
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.
Requisition Identification
11809
Closing date
20 May 2026
Location
Inhambane, Temane
Operation Model Entity
Regional Operations and Asset Services
Purpose of Job
This position is to oversee analytical testing and quality assurance activities supporting upstream production and midstream operations. This role ensures that laboratory services deliver accurate, timely, and compliant results that safeguard product quality, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance. Manage laboratory with its resources and cultivate team collaboration in view of delivering outstanding results. Build effective networks internally and externally to get things done. Build effective relationships upwards, downwards, and sideways. Ensure that legal and commercial processes are complied.
Key Accountabilities
- Supervise daily laboratory activities, including sample collection, preparation, and analysis of crude oil, natural gas, condensates, and associated products;
- Ensure adherence to industry standards (ASTM, ISO, API) and company quality protocols;
- Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and calibration schedules to guarantee accuracy and reliability;
- Oversee implementation of quality control procedures and proficiency testing programs;
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in laboratory operations;
- Prepare and review technical reports, certificates of analysis, and documentation for regulatory audits;
- Provide guidance on advanced analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry methods;
- Support upstream and midstream operations with laboratory data for process optimization, product blending, and custody transfer;
- Troubleshoot analytical issues and recommend corrective actions;
- Lead and mentor laboratory technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement;
- Drive training programs on laboratory best practices, safety procedures, and new technologies;
- Coordinate with Production, maintenance, engineering, and SHE teams to align laboratory support with business needs;
- User friendly of management systems such as SAP;
- Drive innovation in laboratory processes, automation, and digitalization;
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance data reliability;
- Implement best practices in laboratory management and contribute to corporate technical excellence initiatives;
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred);
- Experience: 6+ years of laboratory experience in oil & gas, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
Formal Education
BTech University Bachelors Degree (South Africa)
Working Experience
Experience: 3+ relevant years
Required Personal And Professional Skills
TC_Inspections
TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
TC_Quality Control and Reliability
LC_Commercial Agility
LC_Business Ownership
LC_Drives Innovation
TC_Quality Management Procedures and Standards
LC_Customer Centricity
TC_Review and Reporting
LC_Collaborative
LC_Inspirational
LC_Builds Talent
LC_Developing Self
LC_Partnerships
LC_Delivery Excellence
