Operations Manager (Fuel Station) 20 000.00 - R25 000.00

Ad Hoc - 5357673; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Fuel Station Manager to lead operations and enhance customer experiences. This role involves managing a large team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fuel station management, excellent leadership skills, and a knack for strategic planning. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about driving operational excellence and fostering a positive team culture, this role is tailored for you.

Benefits

MIBCO Provident Fund

Company pension fund

Death Benefit

Funeral cover

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Fuel Station Management is essential.
• Strong Excel and Word skills required for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the fuel station and manage staff effectively.
• Conduct audits to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Planning and organising

Proactive

Reporting

Adapting and responding to change

Education

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

WINBRANCH

Job description

Fuel Station Manager
A recently developed fuel station requires a proactive and experienced manager to oversee the Convenience Store Manager and Back Office operation and provide support where necessary whilst focusing on improving the Forecourt operation and customer experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Staff Management
   Lead, motivate, and support a large team in a demanding environment.
   Provide operational support and guidance to staff.
   Conduct regular meetings with the teams to discuss issues, concerns, updates etc.
   Monitor ongoing training and compliance with Engen standards of operation.
   Staff rostering.
2. Operations Management
   Manage day-to-day operations of the Fuel Station.
   Manage fuel stock levels and facilitate ordering and receiving of fuel.
   Maintain and improve Forecourt processes.
   Assist in developing and/or updating standard operating procedures for all business operational activities.
   Maintain accurate and clear documentation for operational procedures and activities.
   Work in compliance with company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to respective monitoring bodies and legislative requirements.
   Develop and implement policies/procedures as and when required.
   Ensure team follows standard operating procedures for all operational functions.
   Ensure facilities are monitored and improved on a regular basis, meet legislative requirements in terms of health and safety guidelines and that staff are accommodated in a safe and productive environment.
   Ensure Engen promotional materials are received timeously and displayed during promotion periods and that the site and its systems are updated with all relevant promotional requirements.
   Ensure readiness for price increases or decreases and proper planning undertaken to achieve optimum results from such increases in respect of fuel stock holding or replenishment.
   Manage effective staff planning and rostering taking into account price increases, pay days, expected busy periods.
   Implement and enforce HSEQ standards.
3. Forensic Management
   Conduct regular audits and investigations (where required) to deter and eliminate fraud/theft.
   Management of fraud/theft occurrences, investigation, outcome, and liaison with HR in terms of necessary disciplinary action, as required.
4. Facility Management
   Daily, Weekly and Monthly Checklist management in respect of facility maintenance and preventative maintenance in compliance with standard operating procedures.
   Record keeping of warranties and guarantees in respect of equipment and ensuring equipment is in optimal running condition.
5. Targets
   Conduct targets reviews and report cost plans to senior management.
   Manage and direct teams to achieve business targets.
   Implement strategic plans for increasing Turnover in the Quickshop by utilizing data from system reports.
   Development, implementation, and review of outcomes of operations assigned projects as and when required.
   Development of policy and procedure in order to ensure controls, compliance, and formality of the operations environment, reducing risk and improving performance.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
Experience: 2 - 3 years Fuel Station Management experience
Excellent Excel and Word experience
Systems (WINBRANCH advantageous) / Fuel Station Back Office and POS systems experience
Working knowledge and experience in reporting fuel sales, fuel stock management, and ordering

Competencies (skills, knowledge, and attitudes)

1. Proactive
2. Leadership
3. Decision making
4. Reporting
5. Planning and organising
6. Adapting and responding to change

Package & Remuneration

Basic salary of R20,000.00 - R25,000.00 per month (based on skills and experience).
If within MIBCO threshold or candidate requests to join MIBCO, MIBCO Provident Fund (after 6 months service, if previous membership, immediate).
8% Company contribution and 7.5% Employee contribution.
If outside MIBCO threshold and membership is not requested by candidate, Company pension fund (5% employee contribution and 5% employer contribution); and Death Benefit (1 x annual salary).
Funeral cover (no cost to the Employee).