Depot Manager - Mossel Bay

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy firm is looking for a Depot Manager in South Africa to oversee operational efficiency, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the LPG industry. Proficiency in SAP and logistics management is essential, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

High safety standards

Diversity and inclusion values

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in LPG industry depot operations.
• Strong knowledge of Logistics Management and Stock Management.
• Familiarity with OHS Act, HAZCHEM, and applicable SABS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cylinder and stock management to ensure accuracy.
• Engage and manage stakeholders for collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and legal requirements.

Skills

Logistics Management

Stock Management

Problem-solving

Planning

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, or Chemical)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Oversee cylinder and stock management to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Meet and exceed customer demands through efficient operations and service delivery.
• Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and smooth collaboration.

Activities

Effectively manage and minimize operational risks by ensuring:

• Full compliance with all HSE policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements within your area of responsibility.
• Promotion of a safe working environment and active contribution to company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.
• Enforcement of HSE competency requirements within your scope.
• Oversee equipment upkeep through thorough pre‑use, daily, weekly, and monthly inspections.
• Prepare and submit all HSEQ‑related reports on time.
• Manage health and safety, security, emergency systems/procedures, protective clothing requirements, and incident reporting in line with company policies and regulations.
• Implement and maintain the ONE MAESTRO and Maestro Log System.

Integrity:

• Implement and maintain integrity requirements.
• Complete integrity checks based on constraints, reports, and KPIs.
• Manage downgrade mode requirements and ensure validated safety‑critical barriers are in place.

Key Results & Reporting:

• Coordinate daily logistics and production for cost‑effective transport and operations.
• Manage depot administration within company guidelines to improve controls and efficiency.
• Maintain site accuracy through daily stock reconciliations, variance investigations, and reporting via MBR and SAP.
• Submit consolidated monthly depot results, exceptions, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor KPIs including expenditure, SAP exceptions, audit reports, HSEQ stats, transport performance, stock loss reports, integrity, and CMMS.

Governance & Legal:

• Ensure compliance with OHS Act (Appoint 8.1) and all national, environmental, and local laws.
• Appoint and monitor Health and Safety Committees (Safety Officer, Fire Team, First Aid).
• Fulfill legal requirements as Depot Manager under section 3(1) of MHI Regulation 2989 (Act 85 of 1993).
• Ensure compliance with Liquid Licence requirements.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, or Chemical).

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in LPG industry depot operations, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Logistics Management and Stock Management.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation impacting LPG distribution and installations, such as OHS Act, HAZCHEM, and applicable SABS regulations.
• Excellent working knowledge of SAP.

Other Requirements:

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to produce and submit high‑quality reports.
• Strong verbal and non‑verbal communication skills, with exceptional problem‑solving, planning, organizing, and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Driver's license and own vehicle (mandatory).
• High personal integrity, trustworthiness, and reliability.

Additional Information

Accountabilities

• Responsible for the effective operation of the assigned site within defined limits of authority, reporting directly to the Depot Operations Manager at Head Office.
• Oversee depot management, including accounting and reporting functions.
• Ensure achievement of budgeted income, volumes, and alignment between orders and deliveries.

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