Candidate Profile

Basic Qualifications:

• A professional Degree in Engineering (B-Tech/BSc) in the area of (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Process)- NQF-7
• A minimum of 10 years working experience on the operations side, in the downstream Oil & Gas or LPG industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.

Desired Qualification:

• A good knowledge of all relevant legislation related to Depot Operations and HSEQ functions, e.g. OHS-Act; HAZCHEM Regulations; Road Transportation Act, SANS Codes and SABS Regulations applicable for LPG industry.
• Knowledge & Exposure to Supply Chain, and Transport.
• Knowledge & Exposure to Industrial relationship and Contract management.
• Knowledge & Exposure to various management systems (ISO, TQM etc.)

Activities

Depot Operations Management

• Ensure safe and cost-effective management of Depots in line with Group Standards and Local Regulatory requirements.
• Ensure optimal depot performance in line with sales budget.
• Monitoring of bulk and cylinder stock at the depots and ensure no losses in the area of operations.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve production and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset and stock management, for area of operations.
• Ensure business continuity and maintain effective contingency plans to minimise disruption of operational activities.
• Manage key internal and external stake holder relationships.

Reporting:

Daily, Weekly & Monthly reporting of Depot Operational KPI's, Audit compliance reports (Maestro/ Maestro LOG etc.), Material Balance Reports etc.

People Management:

• Demonstrate and apply the necessary operational, managerial and leadership skills required for the effective running of the Depot Operations.
• Effectively manage employees through applying the company HR principles, and to develop, coach and mentor Team members to promote a positive working environment which will attract and retain skilled staff and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with different departments within the company to achieve the company goals as a Team.
• Effectively Manage the Permanent contract employees at Depot's

Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality:

To effectively manage and minimize HSE risk within Depot Operations by ensuring:

• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPI's and risk reduction strategies
• Ensure that HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility
• Ensure that appropriate performance indicators (KPI's) and reports are in place to measure of the HSEQ performance of the Depot's.
• Ensure timeous and appropriate investigation of operational incident and accident
• Conduct frequent Management tours to oversee the Depot operations.
• Implement, monitor and maintain management systems such as One Maestro, Maestro LOG, PATROM and Integrity Management etc.

Context & Environment

• LPG Market aprox. 70 KT
• Depots are situated in remote locations
• Supply is key to the operation of the company

Additional Information

To achieve the optimal mix of production and cost in Depot operations with constant focus on improving efficiency.

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