Petroleum Area Operations Business Manager Permanent) Richards Bay

MyCareerCraft; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is seeking a hands-on Petroleum Area Operations Business Manager to oversee a portfolio of petroleum locations and Fast Food Restaurants in Richards Bay. You’ll own the numbers, the standards, and the people.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in petroleum location management, 5–7 years in multi-site operations, and proven branch or regional Fast Food management experience, plus strong financial, stock control and leadership skills. Extensive travel is required.

Qualifications

• General Fuel station / petroleum location management experience (8+ years)
• 5–7 years in multi-site operations
• Branch or Regional Management Fast Food experience (≥5 years) OR
• Branch / site petroleum experience
• Strong financial, stock control, and people management skills
• Valid driver's license — extensive travel required
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, and POS systems

Responsibilities

• Drive GP% targets and conduct weekly financial reviews across all sites
• Enforce stock controls — shrinkage below 1%, fuel variances below 0.5%
• Maintain site standards: cleanliness, pricing, merchandising, and compliance
• Oversee cash, banking, reconciliations, and back-office accuracy
• Lead, coach, and performance manage Site Managers and Supervisors
• Handle recruitment, disciplinaries, and CCMA matters
• Ensure HSEQ compliance and full system accuracy across all platforms

Skills

Petroleum location management

Multi-site operations

Branch/regional fast food management

People management

MS Office

Google Suite

POS systems

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

POS systems

Job description

Petroleum Area Operations Business Manager Permanent) Richards Bay

Job Openings Petroleum Area Operations Business Manager Permanent) Richards Bay

About the job Petroleum Area Operations Business Manager Permanent) Richards Bay

This role is ideal for a candidate with location PetroleumManagement experience or strong proven senior Fast Food management experience

What You'll Need

• General Fuel station / petroleum location managementexperience 8 years ++
• 5–7 years in multi-site operations
• Branch or Regional Management Fast Food experience at least 5 years OR
• Branch / site petroleum experience
• Strong financial, stock control, and people management skills
• Valid driver's licence — extensive travel required
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite, and POS systems

Key Responsibilities

• Drive GP% targets and conduct weekly financial reviews across all sites
• Enforce stock controls — shrinkage below 1%, fuel variances below 0.5%
• Maintain site standards: cleanliness, pricing, merchandising, and compliance
• Oversee cash, banking, reconciliations, and back-office accuracy
• Lead, coach, and performance manage Site Managers and Supervisors
• Handle recruitment, disciplinaries, and CCMA matters
• Ensure HSEQ compliance and full system accuracy across all platforms

A high-growth business in the convenience sector is looking for a sharp, hands-on Operations Business Manager to oversee a portfolio ofpetroleum / fuel locations and Fast Food RestaurantsYou'll own the numbers, the standards, and the people.