Manager Depot (Fuel)

KAL Group Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail and fuel solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a Fuel Distribution Centre Manager. The role involves supervising operations, managing customer service, and overseeing safety compliance in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Logistics and relevant experience in fuel handling and logistics. This position promises opportunities for career growth within KAL Group Ltd along with a diverse team environment committed to empowerment and excellence.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (preferably in Logistics).
• 3 years related experience.
• Experience of fuel storage and handling operations and fuel road tanker fleet management would be an advantage.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid code EB license.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, motivate and supervise the operational activities of the Fuel Distribution Centre.
• Responsible for overall management of the Fuel Distribution Centre operations.
• Management of a 3PL road tanker operator, route scheduling, and fuel storage operations.

Job description

Join the dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd, a growth-focused business and subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations Ltd with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude.

Job Specification

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the incumbent will co-ordinate, motivate and supervise the operational activities of the Swartland Fuel Distribution Centre located in Moorreesburg. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Fuel Distribution Centre operations, including customer service, the management of a 3PL road tanker operator, route scheduling, fuel storage and handling operations, HAZOP, SHEQ and establishing and maintaining fuel storage and dispensing equipment at customers’ premises.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma (preferably in Logistics)
• 3 years related experience
• Experience of fuel storage and handling operations and fuel road tanker fleet management would be an advantage
• Computer literacy
• Valid code EB license
• The incumbent will be required to work irregular hours related to dynamic fuel supply and demand conditions

Key performance indicators

Growth

• Identification and onboarding of new customers
• Establishment of new on-site fuel storage and dispensing equipment on customers’ premises.
• Depot and road tanker security and safety
• Road tanker and static storage capacity optimisation
• Management of stock & fuel distribution centre assets
• Environmental management compliance
• Safe handling and storing of Fuel (hazardous material)

Optimisation

• Route planning & optimisation
• Statutory, Financial & Administrative compliance
• Ad hoc tasks related to the aforementioned

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

• Maintain internal & external stakeholder relations
• Utilise networks for new business opportunities
• Establish and maintain key customer relationships

Digital Transformation

• Using digital technologies to create new — or modify existing — business processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing business and market requirements.

Key leadership attributes

• Dealing with complexity
• Sound pragmatic judgement
• Self-awareness
• Achievement orientation

As part of the KAL Group Ltd – a diversified JSE-listed retail group that operates in agricultural retail, fuel & convenience markets – you will join a group of companies with more than 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia.

You will have an opportunity to grow your career and thrive in an accelerating performance environment that values resilience and customer service, and embraces communication, alignment, and relationships. We are committed to empowering our employees with opportunities within the KAL Group Ltd to take on new challenges.

If this excites you, learn more about Agrimark Operations Ltd and KAL Group Ltd here: www.kalgroup.co.za/careers/life-at-kal-group

Candidates who are not contacted within 14 working days of the closing date can accept that their application was unsuccessful. Agrimark Operations Ltd applies the principles of equal employment in line with our company’s Employment Equity objectives. Please note that in order to consider your application or interest, KAL Group Ltd will have to process your personal information and that such processing will be subject to the KAL Group HR Processing notice which can be accessed by viewing it on the KAL Group Ltd website under the following hyperlink: https://www.kalgroup.co.za/legal/