Terminal Manager - East London

Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading petroleum supplier in South Africa is seeking a Terminal Manager to oversee terminal and fleet operations in East London. Responsibilities include managing daily activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and handling customer inquiries. Ideal candidates should have at least five years of managerial experience in terminal operations, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP, offering an opportunity to contribute to operational excellence within a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of managerial experience in terminal operations management.
• Understanding of Supply Chain cost versus Terminal revenue earned.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational activities including product receipts and transfers.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards and standard operating procedures.
• Drive the safety meeting content and perform frequent OE walkabouts.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 and Tertiary Qualification in Operations / Logistics Management / Engineering / Supply Chain Management

Completion of an Advanced Leadership Programme

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

FuelFACS or similar systems

Job description

Terminal Manager - East London page is loaded## Terminal Manager - East Londonlocations: East Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2025 (15 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR001813Accountable for terminal and fleet 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, loading rack operations, marine operations, tank field operations, quality control, routine maintenance, SHEQ, stock control and reconciliation consistent with safe, reliable and efficient operations.* ## · Ensure daily execution and to Inventory management in compliance with the Stock Control SOPs, SAP, EDI and FuelFACS policies and procedures.* ## · Direct execution of terminal strategy and provides interface with external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies, Transnet Port Authorities (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 frequent OE walkabouts (facility and work-related). Drive the safety meeting content.* ## · Contribute towards capital requirements, tank, piping, rotating equipment, manage maintenance and inspection plans* ## · Coordinates training and development of the personnel under supervision in line with the Training Curriculum.* ## · Perform personnel evaluations (Performance Management) 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:**• Grade 12 and Tertiary Qualification in Operations / Logistics Management/ Engineering / Supply Chain Management• Completion of an Advanced Leadership Programme advantageous**Work Experience:**· Five or more years of managerial experience ( terminal operations management, financial management & knowledge in managing OPEX and ability to manage external relationships)· Understanding of Supply Chain cost versus Terminal revenue earned as well as the ability to do profitability analysis to ensure efficient operations.## ## **Knowledge and skills:**## · Strong leadership skills and being customer focused · Strong knowledge of Terminal Operations Management, quality control standards, and logistics management## · Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence## · Strong drive for results and ability to lead change## · Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team## · Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements## · Strong communication skills## · Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities## · Fluency in Microsoft Office, SAP system & FuelFACS or similar system knowledge## · Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively**Application deadline:**30 December 2025Astron Energy is a leading supplier of petroleum products in South Africa, with a vast network of Caltex-branded service stations that make us one of the country’s top two petroleum brands. We are strongly committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, promoting education, health and economic development in an effort to build stronger communities and drive sustainable economic growth. We own and operate the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery in Cape Town, which has a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day, and a lubricants manufacturing plant in Durban.