Diesel Depot Manager

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a proactive site operations lead to manage daily wet-stock levels, pump calibrations, and stock reconciliations while driving bulk fuel sales to commercial fleets. You will coordinate with head office support to ensure smooth operations and high customer satisfaction.

You will supervise yard operators and the site admin team, enforce health, safety and environmental rules, monitor daily sales, and work to protect gross margins while delivering excellent service to

Qualifications

• Experience running a commercial diesel, petrol, or bulk fuel depot.
• Proven ability to prospect and sell bulk fuel to fleet owners.
• Knowledge of wet-stock management, pump calibrations, and tank dip reconciliations.
• Knowledge of fuel site safety procedures and tanker offloading practices.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and clear communication.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and teamwork.
• Relevant qualifications or industry certifications in operations, safety, or logistics are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily wet-stock levels, tank dips, and accurate stock reconciliations.
• Build relationships with local transport companies and sell bulk commercial fuel.
• Supervise fuel offloading from bulk tankers safely and efficiently on site.
• Lead, support, and guide the yard operators and site administrative team.
• Maintain full compliance with daily health, safety, and environmental site rules.
• Monitor daily sales volumes and maintain healthy gross profit margins.
• Provide friendly, prompt service to retain key commercial and fleet customers.

Skills

Bulk fuel sales

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Health and safety compliance

Stock management

Education

Industry certifications in operations/safety/logistics

Job description

The Opportunity

This rewarding role lets you run site operations while driving active commercial sales.
You will receive strong head office support to help local transport clients meet their fuel needs.
Your leadership directly contributes to smooth daily site efficiency and higher customer satisfaction.

Job Description

• Oversee daily wet-stock levels, tank dips, and accurate stock reconciliations.
• Build relationships with local transport companies and sell bulk commercial fuel.
• Supervise fuel offloading from bulk tankers safely and efficiently on site.
• Lead, support, and guide the yard operators and site administrative team.
• Maintain full compliance with daily health, safety, and environmental site rules.
• Monitor daily sales volumes and maintain healthy gross profit margins.
• Provide friendly, prompt service to retain key commercial and fleet customers.

What You Need to Apply

• Practical experience running a commercial diesel, petrol, or bulk fuel depot.
• Proven ability to prospect and sell bulk fuel to commercial fleet owners.
• Solid understanding of wet-stock management, pump calibrations, and tank dip reconciliations.
• Good knowledge of fuel site safety procedures and tanker offloading practices.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and clear communication abilities.
• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and great teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualifications or industry certifications in operations, safety, or logistics are advantageous.
  This exclusive opportunity is managed by TRPig.