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Main Responsibilities:• Develop, implement, and maintain an operational business strategy.• Oversee terminals storing fats, oils, base oils, and chemicals.• Ensure operational safety and emergency responses.• Maintain HSE, fire safety, and terminal structural integrity.• Adhere to ISO45000, ISO14001, and ISO9001 standards.• Plan and lead operations including shipments and vessel activities, road loading/decanting, drumming, and product preservation (e.g., tank… Show more Main Responsibilities:• Develop, implement, and maintain an operational business strategy.• Oversee terminals storing fats, oils, base oils, and chemicals.• Ensure operational safety and emergency responses.• Maintain HSE, fire safety, and terminal structural integrity.• Adhere to ISO45000, ISO14001, and ISO9001 standards.• Plan and lead operations including shipments and vessel activities, road loading/decanting, drumming, and product preservation (e.g., tank heating).• Ensure efficiency of Island View terminals (BTT).• Drive modifications, process improvements, and plant upgrades.• Manage 120+ staff, excluding contractors/support, and develop team competence.• Set KPIs aligned with strategic objectives.• Conduct quarterly performance reviews. • Address IR & ER issues.• Submit monthly management reports.• Develop budgets, manage cost centers, and control high-cost drivers.• Develop yearly project plans and oversee operational costs.• Ensure completion of risk assessments and regular reviews.• Develop and review operational SOPs and work instructions.• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, transporters, and regulators.• Ensure terminal security and safe product handling.• Manage stock control and tank operations.• Coordinate downtime requests and maintenance activities.• Execute customer audits without major findings.• Act as General Manager in GM’s absence. Show less

Main Responsibilities:• Develop, execute, and sustain a comprehensive business training strategy for all Operations departments in Durban, Richards Bay and Isando Regions• Contribute insights from a compliance and training standpoint to the overarching business strategy.• Regularly generate and deliver monthly/quarterly management reports in accordance with business requirements.• Ensure the establishment of optimal structures and resources in the department for efficient… Show more Main Responsibilities:• Develop, execute, and sustain a comprehensive business training strategy for all Operations departments in Durban, Richards Bay and Isando Regions• Contribute insights from a compliance and training standpoint to the overarching business strategy.• Regularly generate and deliver monthly/quarterly management reports in accordance with business requirements.• Ensure the establishment of optimal structures and resources in the department for efficient operations training delivery.• Manage training activities across all regions (Durban, Richards Bay, and Johannesburg) encompassing legal training and employee competency.• Establish and maintain a Business Risk Register specific to the Training Department.• Create and oversee the annual operations training budget, aligning with project plans and programs for all regions.• Guarantee adherence to SHEQ systems (ISO45000, ISO14001 & ISO9001) and conduct compliance audits for Internal Audits, ISO, and Legal requirements.• Complete and review all risk assessments.• Compile, implement, and regularly update training work instructions.• Timely resolution of IR & ER issues, ensuring the establishment and completion of team and individual performance charters with quarterly reviews.• Create training material based on operational SOPs and work instructions.• Design, implement, and oversee monitoring of training programs for operations, ensuring comprehensive training for all employees and departments.• Liaise with and provide training to external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, transporters) on external training requirements.• Maintain an up-to-date and well-managed training/skills development matrix.• Standardize training across all departments and regions within Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) by aligning training and training materials.• Collaborate with the Information Systems Department to identify and execute systems-related training requirements for all BTT departments. Show less

Main Responsibilities:• Develop, execute, and sustain a comprehensive business training strategy for Operations in all regions, Durban, Richardsbay and Isando• Manage Operations training activities across all regions (Durban,Richards Bay, and Johannesburg) encompassing legal training and employee competency.• Establish and maintain a Business Risk Register specific to the Training Department.• Create and oversee the annual operations training budget, aligning with project plans… Show more Main Responsibilities:• Develop, execute, and sustain a comprehensive business training strategy for Operations in all regions, Durban, Richardsbay and Isando• Manage Operations training activities across all regions (Durban,Richards Bay, and Johannesburg) encompassing legal training and employee competency.• Establish and maintain a Business Risk Register specific to the Training Department.• Create and oversee the annual operations training budget, aligning with project plans and programs for all regions.• Guarantee adherence to SHEQ systems (ISO45000, ISO14001 & ISO9001) and conduct compliance audits for Internal Audits, ISO, and Legal requirements.• Complete and review all risk assessments within the designated area of responsibility.• Compile, implement, and regularly update training work instructions, benchmarking against best practices.• Mentor, coach, and foster the development of individual and team competencies to achieve predefined goals• Develop and implement a skills development plan for all departments, including the execution of an equity plan.• Timely resolution of IR & ER issues, ensuring the establishment and completion of team and individual performance charters with quarterly reviews.• Create training material based on operational SOPs and work instructions.• Liaise with and provide training to external stakeholders (suppliers, customers, transporters) on external training requirements.• Collaborate with the Information Systems Department to identify and execute systems-related training requirements for all BTT departments.• Engage with department heads to conduct Training Needs Analysis for each department. Show less

Main Responsibilities:• Drafted training processes and tools for all systems training in BTT for all Regions.• Developed and implemented role-based systems training curriculums. • Created systems, operations, and other training material, including manuals, presentations, and assessments. • UAT Testing & Approval of all new Systems Programs prior to Implementation• Development of Training Needs Analysis for all system related Training.• Facilitate and Assessed all System… Show more Main Responsibilities:• Drafted training processes and tools for all systems training in BTT for all Regions.• Developed and implemented role-based systems training curriculums. • Created systems, operations, and other training material, including manuals, presentations, and assessments. • UAT Testing & Approval of all new Systems Programs prior to Implementation• Development of Training Needs Analysis for all system related Training.• Facilitate and Assessed all System related Trainings for Bidvest (SAP procurement, SAP Maintenance, SAP Operations, SAP SHEQ, SAP, Overview, SAP HR, SAP Finance, ISO-Metrix, SharePoint, Microsoft packages etc.) Show less

Main Responsibilities:• Facilitated and evaluated training sessions for all Bidvest employees.• Formulated and managed a comprehensive Training Matrix for the entire workforce.• Instructed employees on diverse operational activities, including Shipping (import/export), Road tankers, Drumming, Dipping of Tanks, Transfers, Inbound and Outbound Logistics.• Provided training on Risk Management to enhance employee competencies.• Conducted training sessions covering all aspects of… Show more Main Responsibilities:• Facilitated and evaluated training sessions for all Bidvest employees.• Formulated and managed a comprehensive Training Matrix for the entire workforce.• Instructed employees on diverse operational activities, including Shipping (import/export), Road tankers, Drumming, Dipping of Tanks, Transfers, Inbound and Outbound Logistics.• Provided training on Risk Management to enhance employee competencies.• Conducted training sessions covering all aspects of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) for employees.• Developed and updated training materials, including manuals, presentations, and assessments.• Created and maintained training programs for both existing and new employees, as well as roles undergoing changes.• Collaborated with Supervisors/Managers to strategically plan weekly and monthly training sessions.• Contributed to the development and drafting of Planned Job Observations, aiding in the identification of training needs.• Ensured accuracy and currency of training plans/schedules.• Prepared training facilities and equipment, maintaining strict control over resources.• Conducted regular theoretical and practical training sessions, including refresher training programs.• Provided training on new operational functionalities and business processes.• Ensured completion of training registers, timely entry of all training activities into the electronic database, and proper documentation and reporting of manual documents.• Notified team leaders/superintendents of employees' competencies.• Drafted and issued certificates for completed courses. Show less

Main Responsibilities:• Executed on-site operational activities, adhering to BTT standards and work instructions for the safe handling and distribution of bulk liquids.• Managed, supervised, and operated all on-site operational activities, aligning with BTT standards to ensure the secure handling and distribution of bulk liquids.• Held responsibility for on-site operational safety, emergency responses, and activities, including HSE, fire safety, and structural integrity of the… Show more Main Responsibilities:• Executed on-site operational activities, adhering to BTT standards and work instructions for the safe handling and distribution of bulk liquids.• Managed, supervised, and operated all on-site operational activities, aligning with BTT standards to ensure the secure handling and distribution of bulk liquids.• Held responsibility for on-site operational safety, emergency responses, and activities, including HSE, fire safety, and structural integrity of the terminal.• Ensured accurate completion, auditing, and sign-off of site Safety File inspections.• Conducted fire drills (PIMAD) with internal/external stakeholders.• Managed emergency situations, responding to fires and incidents of LOC and LTI (Injuries).• Monitored the weekly maintenance plan (PM03, PM02, PM01).• Ensured the issuance of permits to work (PTW) for Maintenance/Projects.• Oversaw accurate tank gauging, reviewing daily/weekly/monthly stock adjusting dips, and ensuring all measuring equipment is calibrated and in good working order.• Ensured reporting, investigation, and communication of all accidents/incidents/CARs.• Participated in hazard identification and risk assessment studies for the site.• Coordinated the safe and efficient receipt, handling, and dispatch of high flash and low flash bulk liquid products.• Managed labour, heating, steam, and other costs in accordance with the budget.• Optimized key operational activities, improving ship pump rates, road tanker turnaround, rail tanker turnaround, etc.• Managed heating systems, nitrogen, chillers, and compressors.• Conducted regular operational checks on equipment• Effectively managed all weighbridge activities.• Completed daily log sheets and required checklists.• Captured daily/weekly/monthly tank dips.• Captured tank heating/chilling and nitrogen data.• Investigated and reported on losses and gains.• Developed and reviewed SOP/WI and other procedures.• Completed planned job observations (PJO)s. Show less

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