Operations Supervisor at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Job Advert Summary    

• Bidvest Tank Terminals has an opportunity for an Operations Supervisor. This opportunity exists within the Operations Department, based in Isando, reporting to the Terminal Manager. The candidate has to meet the following minimum criteria.

Minimum Requirements    

• Operations/Production/Engineering Diploma
• Minimum 5 years operational experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory position
• Experience in a chemical/petrochemical environment would be advantageous
• Experience in a Bulk Liquid Storage Facility/ Terminal Operations
• Experience in working within a unionized environment
• Good understanding of SHEQ systems (OSHSA 18001, ISO14001, & ISO9001

Duties and Responsibilities    
Main purpose of the Job

• The incumbent in this position will supervise all operational activities in accordance with the Bidvest Tank Terminals standards, procedures and work instructions, to ensure the safe, effective and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquids according to laid down customer quality specifications and requirements.

The successful candidate will engage in the following activities:

• Identify and debug problems in processes, products, equipment and work for solution
• Identify gap in SOP/WI and other procedures
• Ensure that operations equipment is optimised to improve operational efficiencies
• Conduct investigations from all operations incidents and writing of reports
• Perform routine inspections to identify gaps and draw action plans to resolve the problems
• Monitor vehicle loading/offloading, transfers, drumming and other operations to identify dangerous and hazardous conditions
• Provide cost-effective solutions for optimal terminal operation
• Monitor the weekly maintenance plan (PM03, PM02, PM01) with the maintenance team
• Ensure permits to work (PTW) are issued to Maintenance/Projects
• Complete effective handover (face-to-face) ensuring that all instructions, tasks and actions are clearly communicated to all relevant staff members
• Ensure accurate tank gauging, review daily/weekly and monthly stock adjusting dips and all measuring equipment is calibrated and in good working order
• Conduct regular daily sites walkabouts and ensure a high level of housekeeping is always maintained
• Ensure the site Safety File inspections are always accurately completed, audited and sign-off
• Complete on-the-job training for every employee based on the work instruction
• Complete planned job observations (PJO) and ensure that any deviations are addressed, and/or relevant amendments are made
• Prepare sites for any planned project work
• Assist with all MOC (Management of Change) requests (internal and external)
• Report all SHE related incidents to line management
• Conduct regular site inspections, ensuring that all defects, unsafe conditions and near misses are reported and rectified within the agreed time frames
• Provide input into the operations skill’s development plan

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

• Good organizing, planning, and prioritising skills
• Must be able to work well in a team and independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, Excel, Power Point)
• Good problem-solving skills and analytical skills
• Ability to plan organise, prioritise and multi-task
• Fire- fighting and First aid
• Interpersonal, investigation, report writing, permit issuing skills
• Supervisory skills

Deadline:6th April,2026