Employee attrition due to rigid structures that reward time and not work output or value addition
Pluspunten
Practical on the job exposure to chemical engineering concepts and the ability to work on advanced topics as a junior. A lot of room for growth even though more responsibility doesn't come with a better title or more compensation
Minpunten
Sasol structures do not value or reward excellence. The structures are rigid, with little room for hard workers to advance. The structures have left very few skilled experts inside the company. The remaining experts are completely overworked and will eventually leave. So the majority of work is contracted out to engineering contractors. That being said, it is very clear that the company as a whole is held together by about 5% of the staff, while the rest enjoy the luxury accommodation upon the gravy train express. As a result the company is struggling to keep hold of young talent. Because the structures for advancement simply don't exist Out of touch management leading to rapid employee attrition. The management style is one of authoritarianism where feedback is never acted upon or considered. In fact suggestions are often rewarded with retaliation for not conforming. The company functions on the principal that anyone is replaceable within 30 days and treats their employees like mere numbers. This leads to low moral and a negative working environment.