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South Africa

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

­Held primary responsibility for overseeing operations and HSSE management across Air bp's portfolio of airports, which included all Mozambican airports, joint ventures at Cape Town International Airport, OR Tambo International Airport, East London, and George Airports, as well as multiple general aviation sites in South Africa.­Functioned as the official representative of bp on the boards of various joint ventures affiliated with Air bp operations, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and objectives.­Directed the successful delivery of regional projects, overseeing planning, execution, and evaluation.­Played a pivotal role in supporting regional business expansion, identifying growth opportunities, and fostering strategic alliances.­Provided comprehensive cross-functional leadership to the aviation team across Africa, serving as a key representative of Air bp within bp Southern Africa’s Leadership Team, contributing to strategic discussions and organisational alignment.

­Took charge of implementing and overseeing supply plans, ensuring operational reliability, safety, and cost-efficiency while adhering to bp’s HSSE, quality policies, and tax regulations.­Managed the optimisation of costs associated with serving customers by negotiating cost-effective contracts with service providers across the primary transport supply chain, encompassing imports, storage, and handling of third-party assets.­Maintained optimal stock levels at all supply locations, striking a balance between supply security and optimal working capital management.­Directed all activities related to product supply planning and scheduling, ensuring the maintenance of required stock progressions by location and compliance with contractual obligations, including obligatory stock holding in Mozambique.­Executed the mandates outlined in the transport RAPID framework, covering shipping, pipelines, rail, primary and secondary road transport, and depot management, inclusive of storage and handling.­Oversaw shipping operations between coastal terminals and replenishment channels via pipe, rail, and road, managing supply to terminals, depots, airports, and cross-border operations in South Africa and Mozambique.­Managed sea-based product supply and coordinated port-to-port shipping movements within Fuels SA.­Implemented strategies to minimise shipping demurrage, port, and cargo inspection costs, as well as water transit costs and losses.­Collaborated with key stakeholders, including the Marketing Supply Optimisation Manager, Commercial Optimisation Manager, Supply Sales Manager, IST Global Oil, bp Shipping, S&OR & GFT, Terminals, and Refining, to effectively execute supply plans.­Scheduled coastal throughput and exchange deliveries and receipts, coordinating and providing proactive shipping incident response to bp shipping.[Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)].

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

­Directed the Commercial Optimisation Team, guaranteeing seamless supply operations throughout the scheduled Sapref TAR in 2013.­Formulated contractual agreements with other oil companies [OOCs] and contributed to devising strategies to address product shortages in Southern Africa.­Collaborated closely with the Trading & Shipping Team to secure competitive product supplies for the business in Southern Africa, including the administration of term contracts with other oil companies [OOCs]. ­Utilised trade-off tools for agile decision-making in response to unforeseen events.­Offered strategic insights into business processes and discussions, ensuring alignment with approved rolling plans, inventory progressions, and financial and performance benchmarks.­Leveraged global and local market intelligence to enhance understanding of Sapref optimisation options, identifying preferred commercial strategies to align with rolling plans.­Provided support to the Refinery Supply and Refining Teams to achieve optimal commercial outcomes for the business. ­Mentored and advised Asset Economists, as necessary.­Assumed the roles of Supply Operations Manager and Refining Supply Manager in their absence, maintaining operational continuity.

London, Reino Unido

­Directed all financial aspects related to the procurement, managing, and optimising of working capital for crude oil and feedstock at Sapref and Castellon refineries.­Fulfilled compulsory crude oil and feedstock stock obligations for Castellon.­Played a pivotal role in shaping and translating long-term commercial strategies into actionable decisions for crude and feedstock acquisitions.­Formulated medium-term supply strategies for crude oil and feedstock across 2 assets, collaborating closely with Refineries, Asset Economists, and Team Traders.­Evaluated diverse crude grades and feedstock options to determine optimal purchases based on margin, exposure, and working capital targets.­Negotiated with Shell to devise efficient strategies for minimising working capital utilisation and managing inventory for both bp and Sapref.­Cultivated and sustained crucial business relationships with other oil companies in South Africa, engaging in discussions regarding crude supply agreements, co-loading programmes, accommodation agreements, and operational issues related to shared SBM facilities.­Implemented procedures to integrate crude scheduling processes organisation-wide for Sapref, furnishing tools, and data to facilitate informed discussions among bp, Sapref, and Shell, aimed at optimising arrival windows and reducing avoidable demurrage costs.­Provided essential insights for retro analyses aimed at continuously enhancing supply strategies.­Supported coaching to improve commercial awareness and understanding of performance management for crude and feedstock among new Refining Supply and Refinery Team members.

Ciudad Del Cabo Y Alrededores, Sudáfrica

­Coordinated the implementation of the LP methodology foundation for Sapref, serving as a representative across multiple communities of practice [CoPs].­Directed the formulation and execution of the 2007 IST and manufacturing hydrocarbon business plan, seamlessly transitioning from the preceding year's plan.­Enhanced asset management efficiency at Sapref through strategic production planning using LP, including overseeing the monthly stock apportionment process with Shell, bp’s joint venture partner at Sapref. ­Provided essential support for economic evaluations during refinery shutdowns, both planned and unplanned.­Contributed valuable insights to processes aimed at managing pricing exposure and optimising stock levels.­Cultivated collaborative relationships within the industry to leverage joint optimisation opportunities with partners such as Shell, actively participating in forums dedicated to maximising the production of specialty products.­Effectively managed crude arrivals scheduling and stock control at Sapref on behalf of bp.­Delegated responsibilities and provided mentorship to newly onboarded staff, including Commercial Analysts, Refinery Planners, Asset Economists, and Specialties Coordinators.­Fulfilled the roles of Middle-Term Planner and Refinery Planner as required.

Ciudad Del Cabo Y Alrededores, Sudáfrica

Directed process design for projects, including the development of an enhanced water filtration system and the transition of raw materials across six plants.Oversaw the creation of P&IDs, facilitated HAZOP studies and risk assessments, and managed equipment commissioning.Facilitated technical audits and evaluated and mapped existing technical processes.Identified and engaged with new technology and raw material suppliers, assessing tenders to qualify suppliers.Liaised with suppliers to proactively address issues and continually refine plant operational processes.Conducted feasibility studies and piloted projects aimed at bolstering plant productivity.Generated detailed technical reports and delivered dynamic presentations to communicate post-implementation recommendations.Developed specifications to meet diverse tendering requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.Represented the Technology Department on the Transformation Committee.

Bachelor Of Science In Chemical Engineering

Achievements: Served as the Representative for the Chemical Engineering Class [Year 2 & 3] | Recipient of the Dean’s Merit List Award.

Postgraduate Diploma In Project Management

Achievements: Served as the Representative for Postgraduates in the Construction Management Department [Engineering Faculty] and Project.

Senior Certificate / Matric

International Baccalaureate