Join the dynamic team of a company who is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, the company with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude.
As part of a company that operates in agricultural retail, fuel & convenience markets – you will join a group of companies with more than 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia.
You will have an opportunity to grow your career and thrive in an accelerating performance environment that values resilience and customer service, and embraces communication, alignment, and relationships. We are committed to empowering our employees with opportunities within the KAL Group Ltd to take on new challenges.
Job Specification
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the incumbent will co-ordinate, motivate and supervise the operational activities of the Swartland Fuel Distribution Centre located Moorreesburg or the depot in Addo, Easten Cape (depending on which area you prefer).
The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Fuel Distribution Centre operations, including customer service, the management of a 3PL road tanker operator, route scheduling, fuel storage and handling operations, HAZOP, SHEQ and establishing and maintaining fuel storage and dispensing equipment at customers’ premises.
Key performance indicators
Growth
- Identification and onboarding of new customers
- Establishment of new on-site fuel storage and dispensing equipment on customers’ premises.
- Depot and road tanker security and safety
- Road tanker and static storage capacity optimisation
- Management of stock & fuel distribution centre assets
- Environmental management compliance
- Safe handling and storing of fuel (hazardous material)
Optimisation
- Route planning & optimisation
- Statutory, Financial & Administrative compliance
- Ad hoc tasks related to the aforementioned
Leveraging Culture & Diversity
- Maintain internal & external stakeholder relations
- Utilise networks for new business opportunities
- Establish and maintain key customer relationships
Digital Transformation
- Using digital technologies to create new – or modify existing – business processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing business and market requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- BCom degree or National Diploma (preferably in Logistics or Marketing)
- 3 years related experience – logistics
- Experience of fuel storage and handling operations and fuel road tanker fleet management would be an advantage
- Computer literacy
- Valid code EB license
The incumbent will be required to work irregular hours related to dynamic fuel supply and demand conditions
The incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value – having impact.
- Dealing with complexity
- Sound pragmatic judgement
- Self-awareness
- Achievement orientation
