Junior Scheduler (KLK & KRN)

Astron Energy Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Junior Scheduler in Cape Town to assist with scheduling and coordination of product delivery. This role involves collaborating with teams to ensure efficient supply chain movement and requires a degree in a relevant field. Ideal candidates will have basic understanding of logistics and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of supply chain management and logistics.
• Willingness to learn in a key development role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of delivery schedules.
• Coordinate movements with transporters and terminals.
• Monitor shipment statuses and resolve delays.
• Communicate updates and changes to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work with cross-functional teams

Problem-solving mindset

Strong communication and customer service skills

Education

Degree in finance, business administration, supply chain, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title: Junior Scheduler (KLK & KRN)

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: November 12, 2025

The Junior Scheduler (KLK and KRN) will support the scheduling, planning and coordination of the transportation and delivery of products, ensuring smooth and efficient movements as per the plan through the supply chain. The role will involve regular collaboration with the senior scheduler, schedulers, operations teams and external stakeholders. This role is a resource to be deployed across white oils.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the development and execution of the daily, weekly and monthly movements schedules to ensure timeous and efficient delivery.
• Coordinate movements with the shippers, transporters, refinery and terminals to ensure accurate scheduling and efficient resource use.
• Monitor and track the status of the shipments, identify delays and deviations and work with relevant parties to resolve and mitigate.
• Update and maintain the required scheduling systems and databases to ensure information accuracy and decision making.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders any updates, changes, impact and mitigations.
• Prepare and maintain performance reporting as required.
• Provide support to the Senior Scheduler and other Schedulers in optimising schedules to ensure efficient execution and in mitigating delays, deviations and costs.
• Assist with resolving scheduling conflicts and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the required meetings to provide progress updates, issues and resolutions.
• Develop capability required across White Oils and act as cover as required.
• Accountable for inland Aspect.

Professional Qualifications & Certifications

• Degree in finance, business administration, supply chain, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Basic understanding of supply chain management, logistics and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related software.
• A key development role.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to identify risk, deviations or delays and implement corrections in a changing environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Work the extra hours and effectively prioritise tasks and quickly and efficiently execute.