Sasol

Lead Controller Solvents Road

Sasol  •  Secunda, ZA (Onsite)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-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 Requisition ID

12731

Closing Date

31 July 2026

OME

MSA: Chemical Marketing & Sales

Location

Secunda Operations, Mpumalanga

Role Category

Process Optimisation

Purpose of Job

To coordinate all activities relating to vehicle scheduling and movement control as part of the facilities management business process within outbound Supply Chain operations.To liaise with the LCC, DRP, Org Unit representatives and PL services providers.To ensure internal coordination of onsite logistics activities including the vehicle inspection, queuing, call up, weighing and shunting functions

Key Accountabilities

  • Execute the allocation of inventory or production capacity coordination. This includes implementing the sales and operations plan, managing the inflow of orders, prioritisation of the orders for distribution, and liaising with transport/distribution to ensure dispatch in line with priorities and allocations.
  • Implement defined frameworks, policies and guidelines. Communicate continuous improvement opportunities of vehicle movement and slot booking system.
  • Measure, benchmark and implement the closure of gap plan.
  • Ensure compliance to all legal requirements, business rules, policies and internal controls as well as reviews and updates.
  • Execute operational activities to ensure the efficient implementation of LCC schedule and optimal utilization of LOC loading facilities. Provide updated and accurate Supply Chain information.
  • Monitor and manage transport. This includes, tracking and tracing of shipments, reviewing of exception reports, taking corrective action, recording demurrage and resolving transport-related issues.
  • Implement transport operational management, focusing on the process of moving cargo from the distribution requirements planning, load planning, route planning, vehicle scheduling and the assurance of quantity and quality.
  • Manage schedule and safety adherence for activities that interface with external service providers.
  • Execute the receiving, loading stock management, storage and pipeline logistics.
  • Management of inventory tanks levels and tank report, ensuring Production cutbacks are avoided.
  • Management of non conformances, ensuring all non conformances are actioned and closed on quality system on SAP.
  • Perform standby duties to ensure business continuity as and when required as per standby roster.
  • Engaging with SHERQ/ EMS: Engage with SHERQ (Process Safety) and EMS when there is a road tanker incident (accidents, leakages, and spillages), whether there is safety noncompliance by the transporter, and such deviations and such incidents or deviation are captured in the quality system
  • OTIFWAC: Ensure Road & Collections OTIFWAC targets are met for the financial year in question.
  • Plant Cut Backs: Zero plant shutdowns / cutbacks due to Outbound Logistics failures.
  • SLA Meetings: Proactively contribute to Service Level Agreement meetings.
  • Internal and external stakeholder engagement with Production, LCC, CSR, DRP, Transporters and Tank Farm.

Formal Education

3 - 4 year Relevant University Degree/ Btech

Working Experience

3+ relevant years experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Optimizes Work Processes
TC_Optimisation Planning
TC_Transporting Loads
BC_Interpersonal Savvy
TC_Traffic and Vehicle Planning
TC_E_Process Monitoring and Control
BC_Plans and Aligns
BC_Action Oriented
BC_Ensures Accountability
TC_Demand Management

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 Sasol’s 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.

Sasol

About Sasol

Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We harness our knowledge and expertise to integrate sophisticated technologies and processes into world-scale operating facilities.

We safely and sustainably source, produce and market a range of high-quality products in 22 countries, creating value for stakeholders.

Our revised strategy aims to have a greater focus on value realisation for our stakeholders, sustainable growth and improved business sustainability as well as enhanced cash generation. The Chemicals Business will grow by meeting evolving consumer needs, including the demands of a growing and urbanising middle class. It will focus its activities on specialty chemicals where it has differentiated capabilities and strong market positions that can be expanded over time. The Energy Business will position to be responsive to global trends by providing new energy and mobility solutions over time, pursuing greenhouse gas emission reductions through growth in gas and renewables, and higher cash generation.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Sandton, ZA
Year Founded
1950
Website
sasol.com
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