Depot Superintendent - Umtata (External)

TotalEnergies Group; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a qualified individual for depot operations in Mthatha, South Africa. The ideal candidate will hold an engineering diploma and have over 3 years of experience in LPG depot operations. Responsibilities include stock control, HSEQ management, compliance with regulations, and supervision of staff. Strong logistical knowledge and communication skills are essential for success in this role. This position offers growth opportunities within a global organization maintaining high safety and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in LPG industry depot operations.
• Proven ability to produce and submit accurate, high-quality reports.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective stock control and supervision of staff.
• Liaise with contractors and local authorities for compliance.
• Manage health and safety and related regulations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of logistics management

Report writing

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Engineering Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial or Chemical

Tools

SAP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Responsible for effective stock control and supervision of staff.
• Liaise with contractors and local authorities to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
• Act as the Depot Manager during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of operations and adherence to company standards.

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.

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.

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.

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.