Despatch Controller

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

9528

Closing Date

18 September 2025

OME

MSA : Energy Marketing & Sales

Location

Secunda

Purpose of Job

Execute the fuel distribution functions strategy objectives and goals and guarantee that existing policies procedures and processes are followed in order to meet customer needs and expectations. Secure alignment with ISO / OHSAS / responsible care legal and environmental requirements. Verify that fuel deliveries are executed on time accurately in compliance with quality requirements and safely to customers. Direct activities pertaining to reducing costs improving accuracy relating to documentation and all other administrative tasks enhancing customer service securing a safe working environment for all employees and managing various operational risks. Manage and assist in the planning and execution with regards to operational challenges such as product shortages strikes system failures and price increases. Ascertain compliance with various legislation and governance with respect to policies and procedures especially theft of fuel

Key Accountabilities

Ascertain compliance with all normal overtime as well as emergency overtime worked as per company policy.

Support in developing subordinates according to agreed PDP. Guarantee the implementation of disciplinary action where appropriate.

Manage absenteeism and refer employees to EAP where appropriate. Reduce absenteeism and have a reliable and committed workforce and fleet of vehicles.

Coordinate on-time and accurate execution of all fuel deliveries. Secure reliable deliveries with own fleet and contractor fleet.

Maintain communication with the Logistics Command Centre and compile and validate shipment packs. Guarantee compliance with LCC delivery sequence. Execute LCC briefing and debriefing of FDO.

Report log and investigate all incidents and propose corrective / preventive measures when and as needed.

Manage operating cost in alignment with set budget. Follow up on driver overtime and travelling costs as well as PPE.

Identify and implement innovative ideas to reduce cost to serve (e.g. reduce the use of external contractor by enabling own drivers to perform optimally).

Determine potential operational risks including OSHACT requirement and verify risks are mitigated by implementing preventative controls.

Assure compliance with SHE audits including SQAS for own fleet. Identify and implement plans to turnaround SHERQ results.

Confirm that customer documentation are submitted promptly and accurately. Investigate and resolve deviations as needed.

Guarantee proper governance and compliance with all legislation (i.e. national road traffic act (AARTO) and labour law) policies and procedures as well as compliance with ISO / OSHAS and responsible care.

Continuously improve on and implement controls to mitigate and address economic crime (e.g. theft of fuel by own drivers).

Assist with and execute contingency plans with respect to labour actions (e.g. strikes) as well as price increases and decreases.

Partake in implementing plans in case of product shortages to assure deliveries are completed.

Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.

Implement Sasol Groups risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.

Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to enable the implementation of proper controls.

Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete implement and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

High School / School Diploma or similar

Working Experience

Experience : 3 relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BCCommunicates Effectively

TCTransporting Loads

BCInterpersonal Savvy

TCTraffic and Vehicle Planning

BCCustomer Focus

TCEProcess Monitoring and Control

BCAction Oriented

TCLogistics Interfaces

BCEnsures Accountability

TCLogistics Administration and Analysis

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of Innovating for a better world 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 Sasols Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1