Logistics Operations Manager | Sasol – Alberton, Gauteng

Posting Date: 14 May 2025
Job Req ID: 8610
Closing Date: 22 May 2025
Location: Alrode, Alberton, Gauteng
Contract Type: Permanent

About Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a distinguished 70-year heritage. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of its talented workforce, Sasol safely and sustainably sources, manufactures, and markets chemical and energy products worldwide. Joining Team Sasol means becoming part of a company that puts people at the center of everything it does, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous development.

Sasol invests significantly in its employees at every stage of their careers, providing growth opportunities and supporting a dynamic, inclusive work environment.

Role Purpose

The Logistics Operations Manager will oversee all aspects of Sasol’s outbound logistics operations for own-fleet and third-party transporter vehicles across national storage facilities. This role includes scheduling, route planning, and product movement within the assigned portfolio, ensuring the efficient utilization of Sasol assets and external logistics resources while balancing speed, responsiveness, and cost-efficiency.

The incumbent will manage distribution activities for white products, heating fuels, and lubricants, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant execution of distribution plans. The role demands leadership in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, with responsibilities spanning operational management, compliance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Lead compliance with legal, safety, and internal governance standards across the logistics portfolio

• Drive business improvements in performance, compliance, and cost containment

• Lead, coach, and develop distribution teams, ensuring competency in fleet and equipment operation

• Establish and monitor performance criteria, ensuring operational targets and standards are met

• Manage annual and long-term maintenance budgets, maintaining financial discipline

• Optimize distribution efficiency and reduce downtime

• Oversee inventory movement and mass balance reporting

• Ensure timely submission of Proof of Deliveries (PODs) for customer billing

• Identify and mitigate operational risks, maintaining a safe working environment

• Liaise with technology license holders and participate in SHE and technology forums

• Promote adherence to Sasol standards, procedures, and management of change processes

• Cascade operational goals and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration

• Manage multi-level internal and external stakeholder relationships effectively

• Maintain certifications including CAIA SQAS, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001

• Ensure operational continuity plans are well understood and actionable in case of incidents

Service Provider Management

• Draft and approve scopes of work for sourcing third-party logistics (3PL) service providers

• Oversee commercial and procurement processes to ensure cost-effectiveness and policy compliance

• Ensure safe execution of distribution activities by 3PL providers

• Manage 3PL selection, oversight, and performance to meet quality and operational standards

• Continuously improve distribution team productivity aligned with On-Time In Full (OTIF) principles

• Facilitate SLA meetings and transporter forums to drive service provider engagement and performance

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate capacity planning and operational goals clearly to stakeholders

• Lead effective risk management by identifying and mitigating hazards

• Promote One Sasol behaviors supporting the larger value chain

• Manage knowledge transfer and maintain documented processes for sustainability

• Provide summarized, accurate reporting for senior management

• Innovate and lead outbound logistics operations to maximize contribution to Sasol’s bottom line

Formal Education and Experience

• University Bachelor’s Degree required

• Post-Graduate Diploma or Master’s in Business Administration is desirable

• Minimum of 9 years relevant experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain management

Required Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in costing, budgeting, and financial governance

• Proven ability in performance improvement and demand management

• Strong logistics administration and process safety knowledge

• Commercial agility with business ownership mindset

• Innovative approach with a customer-centric focus

• Excellent collaboration, inspirational leadership, and talent development skills

• Proficiency in partnerships and delivery excellence

• Commitment to continuous personal and professional development

Why Work at Sasol?

Sasol offers competitive remuneration and extensive career development opportunities within a global company dedicated to innovation and sustainability. Sasol values a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. The company’s equal opportunity employment policies ensure fairness and equity in hiring and career advancement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company embraces diversity as essential to its growth and success. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and individuals with disabilities in accordance with Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.

Application Process

Candidates are invited to apply through the official Sasol recruitment platform. Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 60 days of the closing date. If you do not receive feedback by then, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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