Depot Manager

SUMMARY:
Depot Manager

POSITION INFO:

We’re looking for an experienced Depot Manager to oversee the effective management of our Kimberley depot, ensuring operational efficiency, production targets, stock accuracy, and reliable customer deliveries. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ), security, maintenance, and regulatory compliance while driving employee performance and operational excellence.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

 

• Manage daily depot operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and HSEQ standards.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe handling, storage, and filling of LPG cylinders.

• Coordinate supply, production, and distribution activities to meet operational targets and delivery deadlines.

• Oversee depot maintenance, contractors, and safety-critical equipment.

• Manage stock movements, daily stock reconciliations, and cylinder inventory.

• Ensure fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance, and safe, timely customer deliveries.

• Manage cylinder control, exchanges, and coordination with relevant departments.

• Prepare and manage annual operational expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets.

• Supervise employees, improve productivity, and maintain effective depot security and access control.

• Report operational challenges and recommend improvements to safety, performance, and efficiency.

 

 

Minimum Requirements

 

 

• Matric / Grade 12.

• An engineering qualification or a relevant tertiary qualification in operations, logistics, or business management.

• Minimum of five years’ working experience in a technical environment.

• At least three years’ experience in a similar LPG depot management role within the Oil & Gas industry.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong technical knowledge of processes, health, safety, security, and environmental requirements.

• A project management qualification will be advantageous.

 

 

Required Skills

 

 

• Depot and operations management

• LPG operations and cylinder handling

• Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE/HSEQ) compliance

• Production planning and coordination

• Stock control and inventory reconciliation

• Distribution and fleet management

• Maintenance planning and contractor management

• Budgeting and cost control (OPEX and CAPEX)

• Staff supervision and performance management

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

• Problem-solving and decision-making

 

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