Head of Logistics Operations (SA & Botswana)

Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd. is seeking an Operations Manager Logistics to lead the integrated management of all logistics across South Africa and Botswana.

The role directs a 133-person team across four business units, focusing on safety, efficiency and asset reliability while driving cost reductions. The successful candidate will translate strategy into actionable plans, manage capital projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed the One Astron operating model across marine, aviation, bunker

Qualifications

• Bachelor level engineering or related degree; MBA advantageous
• Extensive senior leadership experience in multi-site logistics
• Proven track record in terminal operations and fleet management
• Strong understanding of regulatory permits and HSSE requirements
• Experience with OMS and cross-functional governance

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into operational initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Lead multi-team logistics operations across terminals inland/coast, fleet, marine and bunkering.
• Drive cost efficiency, asset reliability and safety through the OMS framework.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning and project handovers to operations.
• Ensure compliance with OHS, environmental and transportation regulations.
• Foster high-performance culture and succession planning across leadership teams.
• Engage with regulatory bodies, JV partners and key stakeholders to secure operational continuity.

Skills

Petroleum logistics

Fleet management

HSSE governance

Regulatory compliance

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

OMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Engineering / BSc in Engineering or Logistics

Tools

Terminal management software

EDI & data systems

Job description

Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd. is seeking an Operations Manager Logistics to lead the integrated management of all logistics across South Africa and Botswana.

The role directs a 133-person team across four business units, focusing on safety, efficiency and asset reliability while driving cost reductions. The successful candidate will translate strategy into actionable plans, manage capital projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed the One Astron operating model across marine, aviation, bunker