Plant Assistant IVT

TotalEnergies; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is seeking a Plant Assistant IVT to ensure effective depot operations and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least a Grade 12 certificate and a minimum of one-year experience in a petrochemical or industrial environment. Responsibilities include overseeing product handling, compliance checks, and assisting with staff training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in petrochemical, production, and warehousing or industrial environment.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Ensure loading and offloading of products to meet service levels.
• Conduct regular gantry inspections for non-compliance.
• Assist with training of operations trainees.

Skills

Experience in petrochemical industry

Knowledge of HSE policies

Good communication skills

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Job description

Job title :

Plant Assistant IVT

Job Location :

KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline :

December 11, 2025

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Activities

• To ensure the operation of the depot are done within the framework of relevant legislation and regulations governing the industry thus ensuring high customer service levels with the aim of contributing to the effective management and efficient operation of the terminal.

Key results

• Ensure the loading and offloading of all products in the plant to ensure : The right product, in the right time, at the right quantity against set service levels and transport KPI’s to meet customer requirements and improve the efficiency and optimisation of the transport.
• Participate in the investigation of incident / accidents and perform regular gantry inspections for non-compliance by drivers to work instruction, housekeeping and vehicle operating requirements to ensure a reduction in incidents and compliance to transport legislation.
• Ensure the drain-back of product is done according to the procedures and ensure completeness of documentation.
• Ensure operational crises and problems are minimized by activating contingency plans and advising all affected parties so as to avoid any / minimal disruption of the operational activity in the plant.
• Assist with the practical training of operations trainees and employees from other depots through on-the-job training and rotation within the plant that will result in meeting the objective of the training programme.
• Conduct minor maintenance and good housekeeping with guidance from Supervisors.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably requested by the Terminal Supervisor or Manager.

HSEQ

To effectively manage and minimize the risk associated with Terminal operations by ensuring :

• Compliance with all HSE Policies, Rules, guidelines and legal requirements with area of responsibility
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company’s HSE KPI’s and risk reduction strategies
• Legal HSE competency requirements are enforced within area of responsibility

Legal

• Comply to OHS-ACT Section 8.2i b (legal compliance to national, environmental and local laws) appointment.
• Ensure compliance to NERSA licence conditions.

Governance :

• To ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset management, for area of responsibility.

Candidate Profile

• Grade 12 with a minimum 1-year experience in petrochemical, production, and warehousing or industrial environment.
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