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MANCOSA is a registered, private tertiary institute committed to the provision of affordable, accessible, and accredited management programmes – both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications – throughout Africa and the globe. A proud member of the Honoris United Universities network, the fir… read morest and largest pan-African private higher education network, committed to transforming lives through relevant education for lifetime success.
Job Function
Strategic Operations Leadership
Provide overall strategic direction for wholesale petroleum operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, market demand and in compliance with South African fuel market regulations.
Lead the optimization of fuel storage, distribution, and delivery networks at a national or regional level.
Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, cost control, and service reliability.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics, supply chain, transportation, bulk distribution network. and operational performance.
Aligning operational strategy with the Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (as amended) and national energy policy directives.
Drive operational efficiency across fuel sourcing, storage,
Ensure alignment between operational capacity, trading volumes, and contractual wholesale supply obligations.
Wholesale Supply Chain & Logistics Oversight
Oversee bulk fuel storage, terminal operations and road transportation
Ensure uninterrupted fuel supply to wholesale customers, resellers, and commercial clients.
Manage thirdparty logistics providers, transporters, and storage facilities through SLAs and performance metrics.
Monitor stock levels, demand forecasts, and supply risks to prevent shortages or overstocking.
Ensure compliance with SANS 10089 (Class I dangerous goods – petroleum) and SANS 10231/10232 for fuel
handling and transport.
Oversee road tanker operations in line with the National Road Traffic Act, Dangerous Goods Regulations, and
ADRequivalent SA standards.
Manage SLAs with transporters and storage.
Finance
Control operational budgets, logistics costs, and depot operating expenses in line with PFMA principles (where applicable) and internal governance frameworks.
Monitor cost recovery, losses, shrinkage, and variances in bulk fuel handling and transportation.
Support wholesale pricing structures within the regulated fuel price framework.
Partner with finance and trading teams to optimize margins while remaining compliant with regulated pricing mechanisms.
Other
Ensure compliance with the Petroleum Products Amendment Act, including price control frameworks where applicable.
Oversee fuel quality compliance in line with SANS fuel specifications and contamination control standards.
Champion a zeroharm culture and executive accountability for safety performance.
Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development within operations.
Ensure governance frameworks, delegations of authority, and operational controls are enforced.
Ensure accurate reporting of fuel movements, stock balances, and losses
Oversee ERP, fuel management, stock reconciliation, and loss control systems.
Support digital transformation initiatives to enhance compliance, traceability, and operational efficiency.
Maintain operational readiness for internal, external, and regulatory audits.
Requirements
Matric
Qualifications in supply chain management
6+ Years experience in Road freight industry
6+ Years experience in the petroleum industry
6+ Years experience on the electronic processing system (SAP, Pastel any other advantageous)
Knowledge of the fueling industry
Understanding of the impact of your own role on service delivery to internal and external customer service mindset
Able to work flexible hours in line with business requirements. This includes alternate weekends.
Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Reliable transport
Remuneration
Salary R25,000R30,000 PM
Company pension fund (once permanent employee is achieved)
Profile
AA and AE
Age (30 +)
Apply via company website ( N / A ) or
mancosa.simplify.hr