Depot Superintendent - Umtata

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in South Africa is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee depot operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficient stock management processes. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in the LPG industry. Strong leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of SAP systems are essential. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to high safety and environmental standards.

Benefits

Equal opportunity career growth

Strong ethical values

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in LPG industry depot operations.
• Strong knowledge of logistics management and stock control processes.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cylinder and stock management.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and legal requirements.
• Prepare and submit HSEQ-related reports accurately.

Skills

Stock management

Logistics management

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering Diploma (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, Chemical)

Tools

SAP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Oversee cylinder and stock management to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with company standards.
• Meet customer demands promptly and maintain high service quality.
• Engage and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support smooth operations.

Activities

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Responsibilities

Effectively manage and minimize risks associated with depot operations 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 area of responsibility.
• Oversee the upkeep and condition of all equipment through thorough pre-use, daily, weekly, and monthly inspections.
• Prepare and submit all HSEQ-related reports accurately and on time.
• Manage health and safety, security, emergency systems/procedures, PPE requirements, and incident reporting in line with company policies and regulations.
• Implement and maintain the ONE MAESTRO and Maestro Log System.

Integrity Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain integrity requirements across operations.
• Complete integrity checks based on constraints, reports, and KPIs.
• Apply validated downgrade modes and ensure safety-critical barriers are in place.

Reporting & Administration

• Maintain accurate stock control at the site by investigating and reporting variances.
• Ensure stock counts are performed twice daily by three different staff members and verified against morning and evening records.
• Complete the MBR accurately with comments, corrections, and investigations by 2 PM daily.
• Manage production planning, SAP entries, and production reporting.

Governance & Legal

• Comply with all legal and governance requirements, including official appointments and company standards.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Engineering Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial, or Chemical.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in LPG industry depot operations, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of logistics management and stock control processes.
• Knowledge of legislation impacting LPG distribution and installations, including OHS Act, HAZCHEM, and relevant SABS regulations.
• Knowledge of SAP systems.

Other Requirements:

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to produce and submit accurate, high-quality reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with problem-solving, planning, organizing, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstration of leadership qualities.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (mandatory).
• High personal integrity, trustworthiness, and reliability.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with Total. With over 500-plus professions in 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, an innovation culture and wide-ranging career development.

Be part of the global team whose missions is already shared by 100,000 employees: to make better each and every day.