Sasol

Sasol is an international integrated chemicals and energy company founded in 1950 in South Africa. Initially established to enhance the country's energy security through the production of synthetic fuels from local coal, Sasol has grown into a global enterprise. The company produces a wide range of high-value products, including liquid fuels, chemicals, and low-carbon electricity, leveraging advanced technologies and expertise. Operating through a value chain-based model, Sasol has over 31,000 employees across 32 countries. The company focuses on developing and commercializing technologies, building and operating large-scale facilities to meet market needs sustainably. Its offerings include synthetic fuels produced through coal-to-liquid technology, a variety of chemicals for different industries, and low-carbon electricity generation. Sasol serves a diverse customer base, including industrial manufacturers, energy companies, and governments, supporting sectors such as transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Chemicals Sandton, South Africa Founded 1950 ~14,141 employees NYSE: SSL

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Employees
14,141
+0.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.1M
Revenue ~$15.5B
Stock
SSL
NYSE
12-month attrition
2.4%
Tech: 4.3%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Sasol went from 14,184 employees in Oct 2024 to 14,141 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 90 people joined, 60 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other7,716
Operations2,463
Engineering1,438
Finance1,291
Sales444
HR386
Success180
Marketing175

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