Liquid Plant Supervisor at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Job Advert Summary    

• A position for a Liquid Plant Supervisor has become available within the Operations Department at BTT Richards Bay.
• The main purpose of the job is to safely plan, control and manage BTT liquid plant activities to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and in writing
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy under minimum supervision
• Good people management and customer service skills
• Good leadership skills and easily adapt to change
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Ms Office
• Understanding of BTT emergency procedures
• Knowledge of the HR policies and systems
• SAP systems experience

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
• Supervisory Certification advantageous
• NQF level 4 advantageous
• 5 years’ experience in a chemical or petro-chemical industry
• Knowledge of SHEQ systems (ISO45001, ISO14001 & ISO9001)
• Completed all internal training as per the training Matrix advantageous
• Process Safety experience advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Plan, organise, lead and control shift activities
• Co-ordinate all operational activities in line with the plan and emergencies
• Supervise relevant team members in line with departmental KPIs
• Ensure plant, equipment and systems are operated as per design functionality and comply with the standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Conduct plant inspections and rectify defects and unsafe conditions
• Issue all applicable work permits
• Participate in emergency response activities, audits and investigations
• Make use of operations lock out system according to the permit to work (PTW) procedure
• Conduct on the job training for all personnel under his/her responsibility
• Ensure sound communication between departments to ensure smooth operation and avoid delays
• Conduct team-briefing sessions to keep team members abreast on matters affecting them
• Conduct performance reviews, disciplinary hearings and grievance enquiries
• Maintain sound relationships between team members and keep team members motivated.

Deadline:15th October,2026