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What you'll do:

• As Maintenance Manager, you will be entrusted with shaping the future direction of the Maintenance organisation.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve setting strategic priorities for your multidisciplinary team, ensuring that all assets are maintained to meet stringent reliability targets.
• You will coordinate complex outage management activities, oversee tankage plan development, and lead improvement-driven maintenance projects. By nurturing staff capabilities and fostering an inclusive environment built on trust and collaboration, you will help drive operational success.
• Your ability to manage vendor relationships and champion HSSE best practices will be essential in delivering safe, efficient outcomes that align with broader business goals.
• Define a clear vision for the maintenance team in alignment with key stakeholders and develop effective strategies to achieve organisational goals.
• Oversee the maintenance of all assets by implementing structured plans for both routine work and scheduled outages.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive tankage maintenance plans that support the long-term objectives of the terminal business.
• Lead the execution of maintenance projects resulting from various improvement campaigns, ensuring timely delivery within budgetary constraints.
• Supervise the routine and programme-based maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, instrument, civil, and tankage disciplines.
• Take ownership of contracts with vendors providing services to the maintenance programme, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities for reliability improvements by initiating and implementing targeted programmes and projects.
• Foster the professional development of staff within the maintenance organisation by aligning individual growth with team deliverables.
• Provide visible leadership in Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE), effectively managing associated risks as a Section 16.2 Appointee.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to deliver shared business objectives while maintaining high standards of interpersonal communication.

What you bring:

• The ideal candidate for this Maintenance Manager position brings extensive experience from within the petrochemical or heavy industry sectors.
• Your background includes significant time spent managing multidisciplinary teams where you have demonstrated empathy, dependability, and strong interpersonal skills.
• You possess deep technical knowledge spanning mechanical, electrical, instrument, civil engineering principles as well as contract management expertise. Your proven ability to nurture talent within your team while upholding rigorous safety standards sets you apart as a trusted leader.
• With a pragmatic mindset towards problem-solving and an unwavering commitment to HSSE best practices, you are adept at navigating complex operational challenges while building positive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or other relevant discipline) is required for this position.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience within the petrochemical or heavy industry sector is essential to ensure familiarity with complex operational environments.
• At least 6 years’ managerial experience leading diverse teams across multiple engineering disciplines is necessary for success in this role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes including tankage maintenance and outage management is vital for effective performance.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise senior professionals while fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation is highly valued.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to collaborate effectively with operations teams and external partners alike.
• Proven track record in contractor management ensures seamless integration of third-party services into core maintenance activities.
• In-depth understanding of reliability processes and techniques supports continuous improvement initiatives throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Experience as a Section 16.2 Appointee highlights your commitment to HSSE leadership and risk management within industrial settings.
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving combined with accident investigation expertise enables you to address challenges proactively.

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Key qualifications and experience required for the Finance Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Professional Qualification in Accountingwould be advantageous (i.e., CA(SA) or CIMA) of 3 years’ experience in a finance-related role, ideally within the insurance industry
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards and analytical techniques for complex organisations
• Proven expertise in VAT principles
• Understanding of compliance requirements in regulated finance environments; familiarity with South African regulations is advantageous

Key duties of the Finance Manager:

• Review monthly VAT returns from brokers and underwriting managers, ensuring accuracy and analysing variances
• Assist with the annual Cover holders’ VAT review process, including report distribution and solution implementation
• Liaise with revenue authorities on VAT queries and outstanding refunds
• Support statutory audits by reviewing financial statements and addressing auditor queries
• Manage provisional tax and income tax return processes with external providers, resolving issues as needed
• Collaborate with the General Manager on budgeting, forecasting and tracking against budgets
• Review journal postings before system uploads and contribute to monthly finance reporting
• Compile bi-monthly VAT processes and half-yearly/yearly finance reports for central finance teams
• Support ad hoc internal audits and address tax-related queries
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to ensure efficient finance operations

Key personal skills:

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Accurate and efficient under pressure
• Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset
• Positive, organised and driven with a strong work ethic

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Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Financial Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Additional Certifications in Bookkeeping or Accounting would be advantageous
• 8 – 10 years’ experience in afinance-related role,ideally within the financial services industry
• Expertise in accounting andfinancial reportinginmulti-entity environments
• Proficient in Sage, QuickBooks, Xeroandadvanced Excel
• Experienced in digital document management (e.g., SharePoint)
• Skilled in audit supportandregulatory liaison

Key duties of the Senior Financial Accountant:

• Maintain accurate financial records by managing general ledger entries, reconciliations, journal postings and intercompany loan accounts across multiple entities
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, debt collection, supplier account reconciliation and processing national and international payments
• Conduct property management support tasks such as invoice processing, client/tenant communication and administrative duties
• Reconcile cash books and bank accounts regularly, manage credit card transactions, petty cash balances and ensure accurate recording of all transactions
• Prepare financial reports (quarterly/annual), assist with stakeholder reporting and board pack compilation, and support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Handle statutory submissions (e.g., VAT returns, EMP201 declarations) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Organise digital filing systems via SharePoint to maintain documentation electronically and support automation initiatives for a paperless environment
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits or reviews and liaise with banking or insurance institutions as needed

Key personal skills:

• Strong organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• High integrity and strict confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data
• Excellent time management to balance routine tasks and ad hoc requests
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment