Fuel Depot Manager

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Abantu Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Fuel Depot Manager to oversee the safe, legal and profitable daily operation of the Markman depot. You will ensure accurate receipt, secure storage, stock control and timely diesel dispatch to customers.

The role requires 7+ years in petroleum depot operations, including 3 years managing a depot or team on a hazardous site, plus relevant health and safety qualifications.

Qualifikationen

• Matric/ Grade 12 is required.
• National Diploma or degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical or industrial), operations management, logistics or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in petroleum depot, terminal or bulk liquid storage operations, incl. 3 years managing depot or team on hazardous site.
• Health and safety qualification such as SAMTRAC or NEBOSH IGC.
• Knowledge of OHS Act regulations, NEMA, Petroleum Products Act, SANS standards.

Aufgaben

• Acts as the s16(2) appointee and leads the depot's SHEQ system with the SHEQ Officer.
• Enforces the depot golden rules.
• Approves and audits permits to work (hot work, confined space, work at height).
• Ensures bonding and earthing, overfill protection, fire detection and firefighting equipment are tested.
• Leads emergency response and drills at least twice a year.
• Reports incidents within 24 hours and drives investigations to closure.
• Plans and controls tanker offloading and customer loading schedules.
• Ensures each receipt is sampled and tested against SANS 342 with retained samples.
• Keeps loading bays safe and on time with proper documentation.
• Owns depot stock; runs daily tank dips and stock reconciliation; investigates gains/losses.
• Manages tank water draining, product segregation, and housekeeping to prevent contamination.
• Meters are calibrated and verified under the Legal Metrology Act.
• Keeps site licences, environmental authorisation, fire certificate and OHS Act compliance; prepares for inspections.
• Maintains legal register; closes out findings timely.
• Runs planned maintenance for tanks, pumps, pipework, meters, bunds, separators, electrical and fire systems.
• Manages contractors under s37(2) agreements and safety files.
• Plans tank inspections and cleaning; raises capital for expansion projects.
• Recruits, inducts, trains and manages depot team; sets rosters; manages performance and discipline.
• Ensures statutory safety appointments are in place and trained.
• Builds culture where unsafe work can be stopped.
• Works with Sales and Operations for accurate and timely loading; handles queries and complaints.
• Manages relationships with carriers, contractors, neighbours, and authorities.
• Prepares and manages depot operating budget; controls costs; produces daily stock and throughput reports.

Kenntnisse

Safety leadership

Operational discipline

Problem solving

People management

Customer focus

Integrity

Communication

Ausbildung

National Diploma or degree in engineering/operations management/logistics

Jobbeschreibung

Job overview:

• The Fuel Depot Manager is responsible for the safe, legal and profitable daily operation of the Markman depot, ensuring the accurate receipt, secure storage, stock control, and timely dispatch of diesel to customers

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12

• National Diploma or degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical or industrial), operations management, logistics or a related field

• 7+ years' experience in petroleum depot, terminal or bulk liquid storage operations, including at least 3 years managing a depot or a team on a hazardous site

• Recognised health and safety qualification, such as SAMTRAC or NEBOSH IGC

• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and its regulations (including MHI and Hazardous Chemical Agents), NEMA, the Petroleum Products Act and site licensing, and SANS 10089-1, 10131, 10108, 342 and 10231

• Proven experience with stock reconciliation, tank gauging and product quality control

• Experience on a Major Hazard Installation or a site certified to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or ISO 9001 (Highly Advantageous)

Main Responsibilities:

Safety, health and environment:

• Acts as the s16(2) appointee and leads the depot's SHEQ system with the SHEQ Officer

• Enforces the depot golden rules

• Approves and audits permits to work (hot work, confined space, work at height)

• Makes sure bonding and earthing, overfill protection, fire detection and firefighting equipment work and are tested

• Leads emergency response and runs drills at least twice a year

• Reports every incident within 24 hours and drives investigations to closure

Product receipt and loading:

• Plans and controls tanker offloading and customer loading schedules

• Makes sure every receipt is sampled and tested against SANS 342 before release, with retained samples kept

• Keeps loading bays running safely and on time, with correct documentation (delivery notes, loading certificates, dangerous goods paperwork)

Stock control and quality:

• Owns depot stock. Runs daily tank dips and stock reconciliation, investigates gains and losses above set limits and reports them

• Manages tank water draining, product segregation and housekeeping to prevent contamination

• Makes sure meters are calibrated and verified under the Legal Metrology Act.

Compliance and licensing:

• Keeps the depot compliant with its site licence, environmental authorisation, municipal fire certificate and OHS Act requirements, including any Major Hazard Installation obligations

• Maintains the legal register with the SHEQ Officer, prepares for inspections and audits, and closes out findings on time

Assets and maintenance:

• Runs a planned maintenance programme for tanks, pumps, pipework, meters, bunds, the oil-water separator, electrical and fire systems

• Manages contractors under s37(2) mandatary agreements and safety files

• Plans tank inspections and cleaning

• Raises capital needs and supports any expansion projects

People leadership:

• Recruits, inducts, trains and manages the depot team

• Sets shift rosters, manages performance, leave, overtime and discipline in line with company policy and labour law

• Makes sure all statutory appointments (safety reps, first aiders, fire marshals) are in place and trained

• Builds a culture where anyone can stop unsafe work

Customers and stakeholders:

• Works with Sales and Operations so customer orders are loaded accurately and on time

• Handles depot-related customer queries and complaints

• Manages relationships with carriers, contractors, neighbours, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, NERSA and other authorities

Cost control and reporting:

• Prepares and manages the depot operating budget

• Controls operating costs, overtime and contractor spend

• Produces daily stock and throughput reports, and monthly operational, SHEQ and cost reports for the Operations & Supply Manager

Security:

• Controls access to site, product and documents

• Manages the security contractor, CCTV and seal controls to prevent theft and fraud

• Investigates any security breach

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Safety leadership

• Operational discipline

• Problem solving

• People management

• Customer focus

• Integrity

• Communication