Job Description

The Fuel Oil Operator assists the Schedulers in the day to day operations of Fuel Oil handling. An entry level position that ensures operational activities are performed efficiently, safely and in a compliant manner and acts as cover for the various Fuel Oil Schedulers and Operators as directed.

Key Accountabilities:

•Under direction of the Head of Operations and Chartering is developed in all Fuel Oil Scheduling and operator activities

•Coordinates the provisional invoicing, reconciliations and all finalinvoicing.

•Covers invoicing, credits, and other required operations administration and directed by the Fuel Oil Optimiser and schedulers.

•Supports on Fuel OilBulk Sales and Ship to Ship (STS) activities as directed by the Schedulers

•Assist in the overseeing of the schedules being executed on.

•Assists in the monitoring and tracking of inventory including losses.

•Ensure that the required Fuel Oiltransfer are carried out according to instructions in accordance with safety, quality, loss and operational standards.

•Support in inventory reconciliations and progressions to ensure they align with records and plans.

•Assist the Fuel Oil schedulers and barge operators in coordinating operational tasks including scheduling, overseeing movements and nominations and the execution thereof as per the plan.

•Participate in on-the-job training and development to gain the technical skills and knowledge.

•Over time and once trained acts in scheduling and operator roles as and when required

Professional Qualifications & Certifications:

·Degree or diploma in Engineering, logistics, supply chain management or related field.

Work Experience:

·Experience in logistics, schedulingand /or marine transportation an advantage but not required given the developmental nature of the position.

Knowledge & Skills:

·Strong organisational and time management skills.

·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·Ability to work independently and manage priorities .

·Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

·High degree of accuracy in activities undertaken.

Application deadline:

19 June 2026

About Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Astron Energy is one of the leading suppliers of petroleum products in South Africa through its vast network of approximately 850 service stations.

Astron Energy owns and operates the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery, with a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day. The refinery, located in Milnerton, Cape Town, produces petrol, diesel, jet fuel, LPG, bitumen gas and other speciality products.

The company’s Durban-based Lubricants Manufacturing Plant has world class blending and base oil storage capabilities, through which it markets and exports high-quality products to consumers across the country and to key African markets.

Astron Energy has a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment rating against the amended Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice. The company has committed to protecting people and the environment and to driving sustainable economic growth in South Africa through its social investment programmes in health, education and economic development.

Industry

Oil, Gas & Mining

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Cape Town, ZA

Year Founded

2018

Website

astronenergy.co.za

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