Despatch Manager

Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa

Job Description


Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req ID

2007

Closing Date

11 October 2023

Location

Sasolburg, Free State

Purpose of Job

To plan and coordinate daily Distribution and Transportation activities, including dispatching orders and tracking transportation vehicles to ensure that all shipments are handled quickly, safely, and within budget.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Implement operational processes and policies to effectively coordinate daily activities between Natref and Shareholders. Revise content provided to internal and external stakeholders to secure credibility. Consider safety management and structure of operational cost during transportation assessments. Ascertain that load allocations are performed as per protocols. Evaluate system performance weekly and monthly. Handle escalated issues and resolve various problems (e.g., transporters and shareholders Bar codes and slots) that impact service providers. Develop solutions for transport management by assisting in the establishment of optimisation strategies for turnaround times. Apply evidence based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations. Implement Natref Business risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework. Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to enable the achievement of service requirements. Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals. Manage team performance and development formally and informally based on standard practices in use across Natref. Identify and activate learning as required based on individual and collective needs. Nurture a team spirit and openness towards feedback, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. Manage the Despatch KPI's as agreed with the stakeholders. Manage the mass-balance inputs from Despatch and ensure accurate reconciled data. Effective systems control to ensure no loss of shareholders' stock. Execute SHE strategy to achieve zero harm. Continuous improvement of key safety metrics to maintain license to operate (RSR - RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR). Ensure PDA and MOC process adherence. Ensure that personal development plan is completed, implemented, and tracked. Daily, receives feedback on performance, focus areas, priorities alignment, planning of resources, reporting of risk mitigation planning. Ensure that operational activities adhere to the latest SANS standards. Monthly SHERQ compliance and reporting. Annual participation in audits and certification of safety, environmental and quality systems.

Formal Education

University Bachelors Degree

Min Experience

Experience: 6+ relevant years

Knowledge of Natref Despatch Management System will be an advantage

Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)

BC_Self-development

TC_Logistics Interfaces

BC_Balances Stakeholders

BC_Ensures Accountability

BC_Strategic Mindset

TC_Logistics Administration and Analysis

BC_Collaborates

TC_Transportation Management

TC_Process Safety / Environmental

TC_Traffic and Vehicle Planning

BC_Customer Focus

BC_Decision Quality

BC_Develops Talent

BC_Cultivates Innovation

BC_Inspires Engagement

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of xe2x80x9cInnovating for a better worldxe2x80x9d, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol's Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Sasol

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1270004
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned