Accountable for terminal and marine operations, focusing on incident free operations, cost efficient network and asset utilization resulting in an industry leading position in terminal network efficiency, fleet utilization/efficiency aligned with our customer facing strategy. Full accountability for the safe, reliable and efficient storage and distribution of products including delivering financial performance metrics; joint accountability for achievement of target performance for OEAT (NOI). Accountable for Service Delivery Reliability to Customers.

• Manage day to day operational activities including product receipts, transfers, bunkering operations, tank field operations, quality control, routine maintenance, SHEQ, stock control and reconciliation consistent with safe, reliable and efficient operations.
• Oversight responsibility for facility as per business requirements.
• Ensure daily execution and balancing of stock in compliance with the Stock Control SOPs, SAP, Papertrail, policies and procedures.
• Direct execution of terminal strategy and provides interface with external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies, Transnet Port Authority (TNPA) as well as all internal stakeholders, Sales channels, Supply Trading & Optimization, Security, Finance, Procurement, IT and HR
• Accountable and manage all internal and external customer queries, demands, expectations etc.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards, Managing Safe Work (MSW) and standard operating procedures (SOP) by all personnel under his or her supervision.
• Perform regular OE and safety walkabouts (facility and work-related). Drive the safety meeting content.
• Contribute to capital requirements, tank, piping, rotating equipment. Manage maintenance and inspection plans
• Co-ordinate training and development of the personnel under his or her supervision in line with the Training Curriculum.
• Conduct personnel performance management evaluations (PMP) for direct reports.
• Responsible for execution of routine maintenance activities including the prioritization of work on a daily basis in support of reliability and cost management efforts.

Professional Qualification and Certifications:

• Grade 12 and Tertiary Qualification in Operations /Supply Chain Management/ Logistics or Engineering
• Completion of a Leadership Programme advantageous

Work Experience:

• Five or more years of managerial experience.
• Experience in terminal operations management, financial knowledge in managing OPEX and ability to manage external relationships

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong leadership skills in operational excellence, people development, and being customer focused
• Strong drive for results and ability to lead change
• Fluency in Microsoft Office, SAP system & FuelFACS or similar system knowledge
• Experience in terminal operations management, financial knowledge in managing OPEX and ability to manage external relationships

Application deadline:

02 October 2025