Lead Controller Logistics

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and chemicals company is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee fuel deliveries and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. You will manage logistics operations and third-party transporters, drive operational excellence, and implement innovative solutions for continuous improvement. This role is based in Secunda, offering a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in logistics or related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven track record in managing transport logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of fuel deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety regulations.
• Supervise third-party transporter performance.

Skills

Inventory and Materials Management

Performance Improvement

Logistics Interfaces

Commercial Agility

Business Ownership

Logistics Administration and Analysis

Drives Innovation

Customer Centricity

Process Safety / Environmental

Collaborative

Inspirational

Builds Talent

Developing Self

Partnerships

Delivery Excellence

Education

University Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req ID 10829

Closing Date 15 December 2025

OME MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Location Secunda

Purpose of Job

Ensure that all Fuel deliveries to customers throughout the inland Energy CDF primary and secondary customer network are: Executed safely; On time and In full; Complete and accurate documentation; Comply with quality requirements. Execute the Energy CDF Outbound Logistics Fuel Distribution function’s strategy, objectives and goals. Ensure that existing policies, procedures and processes are followed in order to meet customer needs and expectations and also ensure alignment with ISO 14001 / OHSAS 19001 / Responsible Care legal and environmental requirements. Direct logistics activities. Manage and assist in the planning and execution with regards to operational challenges such as product shortages, strikes, system failures, price increases. Ensure compliance with various legislation and governance with respect to policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Day-to-day management of subordinates, including HR activities and KPI monitoring.
• Manage the on time and accurate execution of all Fuel Deliveries.
• Conduct periodic SLA's with all 3rd party transporters.
• Ensure reliable deliveries with own fleet and contractor fleet.
• Monitoring and management of loading slot adherence where applicable.
• Ensure effective and pro-active communication between 3rd party transporters and LC4 (Logistics CommandCentre).
• Facilitate product loss investigations between Sasol and 3rd party transporters.
• Manage capacity allocation and commitment by own fleet and 3rd party transporters to be in-line with LC4(Logistics Command Centre) demand.
• Manage incidents with next steps with 3rd party transporter.
• Conduct task observations and spot audits on 3rd party transporters, including daily monitoring on delivery execution and adherence to plan and ensuring all loaded documents have been submitted timeously.
• Manage operating cost / budget / cost-to-serve.
• Identify and implement innovative ideas to reduce cost-to-serve: reduction in unnecessary own fleet and external contractor spend.
• Ensure own fleet and 3rd party transporter compliance with adherence to plan.
• Effective SHERQ management.
• Identify potential operational risks including OSHACT requirement and ensure risks are mitigated by implementing preventative controls.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, logged, investigated and corrective and preventative actions implemented.
• Identify and implement actions to reduce the number of: a) spillages and b) contaminations c) all other types of incidents e.g. MVA's, injuries.
• Ensure compliance with SHE audits incl. SQAS.
• Identify and implement plans for continuous improvement on SHE results.
• Ensure proper administration in that customers documentation are submitted promptly and accurately and to ensure that deviations are investigated and resolved.
• Submit all documentation on time and ensure all outstanding documents are submitted once issues are resolved.
• Investigate all out of tolerance (gains / losses) according to agreed process.
• Ensure proper Governance and Compliance with all legislation, policies and procedures.
• Continuously improve on and implement controls to combat economic crime e.g. theft.
• Adhere to policies and procedures for Audit purposes.
• Manage operational challenges.
• Assist with and execute contingency plans with respect to labour actions (strikes).
• Assist with and implementing plans in case of product shortages to ensure deliveries are done.
• Assist with and execute contingency plans with respect to price increases and decreases.

Formal Education

University Bachelor’s Degree

Working Experience

Experience: 6+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_Inventory and Materials Management
• TC_Performance Improvement
• TC_Logistics Interfaces
• LC_Commercial Agility
• LC_Business Ownership
• TC_Logistics Administration and Analysis
• LC_Drives Innovation
• LC_Customer Centricity
• TC_Process Safety / Environmental
• LC_Collaborative
• LC_Inspirational
• LC_Builds Talent
• LC_Developing Self
• LC_Partnerships
• LC_Delivery Excellence

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.