Despatch Controller | Sasol – Pretoria, Gauteng
Posting Date: 14 May 2025
Job Req ID: 8611
Closing Date: 22 May 2025
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract Type: Permanent
About Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a proud 70-year legacy of innovation and sustainable development. Utilizing advanced technologies and the expertise of its talented workforce, Sasol safely sources, manufactures, and markets chemical and energy products worldwide. Joining Sasol means becoming part of an organization that values its people and fosters a culture focused on inclusion, continuous development, and operational excellence.
Sasol is committed to investing in its employees by providing career growth opportunities across all levels within an environment that embraces diversity and equal opportunity.
Role Purpose
The Despatch Controller is responsible for executing the fuel distribution strategy and ensuring that all deliveries comply with Sasol’s quality, safety, environmental, and legal standards. This role manages the timely and accurate dispatch of fuel products to customers, overseeing operational challenges such as product shortages, labour strikes, and system disruptions. The Despatch Controller also ensures strict adherence to governance and compliance, including the prevention of economic crime such as fuel theft. This position is critical in maintaining efficient fuel supply operations while safeguarding workplace safety and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with all company policies regarding overtime, including emergency overtime approvals
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Develop and support subordinate employees through performance development plans and enforce disciplinary procedures when required
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Manage employee absenteeism and promote wellness programs such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to maintain a reliable workforce and fleet
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Coordinate accurate and timely execution of all fuel deliveries using both company-owned and contractor fleets
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Maintain effective communication with the Logistics Command Centre (LCC) and oversee shipment packs, ensuring delivery sequences are followed as per LCC directives
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Conduct briefings and debriefings for Fuel Distribution Operators (FDO) to align on delivery schedules and safety protocols
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Report, log, and investigate all operational incidents, recommending corrective and preventative actions
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Monitor and manage operating costs, including overtime, travel expenses, and personal protective equipment (PPE) costs
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Drive cost-saving initiatives, such as optimizing the use of internal drivers over external contractors
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Identify operational risks and ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSACT) requirements by implementing preventive measures
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Oversee compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality (SHERQ) audits and develop action plans to improve results
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Ensure prompt and accurate submission of all customer documentation and investigate any discrepancies
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Guarantee compliance with legislation such as the National Road Traffic Act (AARTO), labour laws, ISO, and OHSAS standards
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Implement measures to prevent economic crime, including theft of fuel by drivers or other personnel
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Participate in contingency planning for labor strikes, price fluctuations, and product shortages to minimize operational disruption
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Apply evidence-based safety practices in all operations to ensure a safe working environment
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Embed Sasol Group’s risk management philosophy and enterprise risk management framework into daily operations
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Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective control measures and operational success
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Continuously develop personal skills and track progress against personal development goals
Formal Education and Experience
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High School Diploma or equivalent qualification
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Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in logistics, dispatch control, or supply chain operations
Required Skills and Competencies
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Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with teams and stakeholders
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Strong knowledge of load transportation, traffic, and vehicle planning
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Customer-focused mindset to ensure service excellence and stakeholder satisfaction
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Ability to monitor and control operational processes and logistics interfaces efficiently
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Accountable and action-oriented with a focus on achieving results and operational accuracy
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Analytical skills to perform logistics administration and risk assessments
Why Work at Sasol?
Sasol offers a competitive remuneration package with significant opportunities for professional development within a global company dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The company values a diverse workforce and provides reasonable accommodations to ensure inclusivity for people with disabilities. Sasol’s commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action ensures fair employment practices aligned with its Employment Equity Plan.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sasol is an equal opportunity employer. The company celebrates diversity as a core driver of innovation and business success. Preference is given to applicants from designated groups and persons with disabilities in accordance with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications promptly through the official Sasol recruitment portal. Sasol’s automated application system efficiently processes large volumes of candidates. If you do not receive feedback within 60 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Sasol thanks all applicants for their interest and encourages continued career engagement with the company.
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