Fuel Depot Operations Leader

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safety leadership

Operational discipline

Problem solving

People management

Customer focus

Integrity

Communication

Education

National Diploma or degree in engineering/operations management/logistics

Job description

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.