Fresh Vacancies at TotalEnergies

Candidate Profile

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in sales/business management or administration
• 4-6 years of marketing and sales management experience in the oil industry or comparable industry,
• Exposure to analyzing and interpreting financial statements/results either in studies or work experience
• Interacting with employees, customers, and government / parastatal and other organizations
• Good sales management, negotiation and conflict resolution skills; good analytical and presentation skills
• Good knowledge and understanding of business and legal basics
• Good knowledge and application of people management and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge and application of TMSA’s Code of Conduct / Ethics and Policies and Procedures
• Computer literacy is a requirement (Harmony System (SAP), and SALSA)

Activities

• The Key Accounts Specialist is the point of contact for the customer and handles the distribution of the brand/products or set of brands/products within assigned outlets.
• The Key Accounts Specialist is responsible for building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients, ensuring visibility, achievement of sales targets and delivery of high-quality customer service to existing and potential clients.
• He/ she is also responsible for the collection of receivables and is the key source of information for the movement of goods/brands and one of the responsibilities is to bring back market feedback.
•  In their endeavour to excellence, the fundamental values all our employees must possess are Commitment, Integrity, Agility, Empathy and Flexibility

Main Responsibilities.

• To ensure sales budgets are achieved for fuels and lubricants, and give input during the budgeting process
• To nurture, maintain and manage good customer business relationships in the Agriculture channel of trade
• To effectively manage price, rebates and discount levels and ensure all costs associated with customers are accounted for
• To ensure that under-recoveries (e.g. transport, product returns, maintenance costs, etc.) are collected
• To control the level of gross margin after variable expense (GMVE) per customer
• To manage customer credit (resolve errors, perform reconciliation), and ensure customer service delivery
• To conduct variance analysis/business reviews per customer, compare to budget and take corrective action where appropriate
• To ensure proper stock management and sales forecasting
• To monitor and control Fuel Management System suppliers and other suppliers to ensure that costs are managed
• To compile monthly business reviews and KPIs, including asset management
• To effectively control contracts and administration to ensure contractual rights and obligations are honoured

Asset & Stock Management

• Manage the Area’s operating expenditure and working capital through regular budget monitoring to ensure a reduction in costs to improve the profitability of the Company.
• To ensure that all regulatory and TOTAL South Africa requirements in respect of the handling, storing and distributing of our products are adhered to strictly and submissions are maintained.

GT Strategy

• To identify and collaborate on leads for GT business opportunities with the Regional Sales Manager
• To implement and execute promotions and marketing strategies/activities as directed to ensure marketing objectives are reached
• To collect and report market intelligence, competitor activities, pricing strategies etc.
• To investigate and initiate/propose opportunities for investments in the sales area
• To assist in controlling capital expenditure, commitments and liquidations in the sales area
• Participate in developing sales and marketing strategies

HSEQ:

• To effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within the area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guidelines and legal requirements
• That HSE competency requirement are identified & enforced within the area of responsibility

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Candidate Profile

Brief Job Description:

• Provide required support to Talent Developers
• Ensure effective management and processing of recruitment files
• Conduct reference and pre-employment verification checks
• Monitor and facilitate onboarding of new employees
• Managing process for all temp/contractor requests including IDEAL (IGG creation)
• Provide administration support during AIR process
• Updating and maintaining various reports
• Ensure proper onboarding for new hires and the necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately
• Manage internal comms for new employees
• Support the Talent Developers in driving Better Together related projects/initiatives Updating and maintaining of Organograms
• Manage off boarding process including ideal termination, collating documentation i.e pension fund, checklist, medical aid termination etc.

HSSE

• To effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility

Activities

• Completed Bachelor's degree ideally in Human Resources or similar
• Minimum 1 years' experience in a similar support role with experience using digital platforms and tools advantageous
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Required Documents:

• Updated CV
• Qualifications
• ID Copy

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Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme, Construction and Operations
• Qualified as a Civil or Mechanical Quality inspector or similar with experience
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience in the power generation industry.
• Understand and know how to read design drawings
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills
• Understanding civil and mechanical construction requirements
• Experience with, inspection, and NDE related to all QA/QC functions.
• Ability to develop and manage non-conformance, deficiencies, and reporting programs, including root cause analysis
• Quality Culture behaviours (rigorous, systematic, prudent approach, questioning attitude and good communication) as an example for the organization
• Understanding ISO 9001 and related Quality Standards and concepts
• Experience of performing audits is an asset
• Willingness to be located on remote sites

Activities

• This is an Inspector position responsible for the Civil and Mechanical site inspections during construction.
• Previous execution of renewable energy projects (solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects, including associated works.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day support and on site inspections of civil and mechanical engineering of the relevant Project.
• Ensuring technical compliance civil and mechanical engineering and with Project documents.
• Site civil engineering and mechanical interface with EPC
• Site civil and mechanical inputs and quality inspections
• Civil and mechanical Non-conformance and change request reviews
• Ensures a safe working environment, compliance to safety standards, and adheres to regulatory compliance
• Review and approve the contractor’s quality documents as per approved Quality Management requirements
• Read and analyze design drawings during construction and installation
• Ensures the plant construction work is performed per schedules and project documents, Quality & Safety procedures, and the terms and conditions of the contract.
• Detect possible civil and mechanical quality problems before or during the works and assist in problem-solving by coordinating with the Quality Manager.
• Monitor manpower employed by the contractor and its subcontractor; ensure manpower are adequate and the subcontractor work performed conforms to design documents;
• Review and reconcile Quality Control documents and field data to ensure design standards are being met.
• Read and analyze engineering drawings during construction
• Create reports to monitor, and track quality status of activities relating to the project through daily and weekly plans, logs and reports.
• Raise Request of Information to Engineering team for unclear design, unspecified materials, the discrepancy in the designs, etc.
• Checking that the construction and assembly work is properly carried out, ensuring that the applicable standards and procedures are complied with
• Review the contractor’s Documenting design changes emerging on site and reporting them to the Quality manager for the preparation of the as-built drawings
• Identify and supervise non-conformities, corrective actions, preventive actions and any complaints.
• Generate the punch list for the defects noticed during civil and mechanical inspections
• Support and facilitate in project closeout phase to ensure smooth handover to Operation and maintenance teams identify and report to the management of any quality risk that might cause project delays.

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Candidate Profile

• Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality:
• To effectively manage and minimize HSE risk within Depot Operations by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPI’s and risk reduction strategies
• Ensure that HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility
• Ensure that appropriate performance indicators (KPI’s) and reports are in place to measure of the HSEQ performance of the Depot’s.
• Ensure timeous and appropriate investigation of operational incident and accident
• Conduct frequent Management tours to oversee the Depot operations.
• Implement, monitor and maintain management systems such as One Maestro, Maestro LOG, PATROM and Integrity Management etc.

Activities

• Strategy : To achieve the optimal mix of production and cost in Depot operations with constant focus on improving efficiency.

Depot Operations Management

• Ensure safe and cost-effective management of Depots in line with Group Standards and Local Regulatory requirements.
• Ensure optimal depot performance in line with sales budget.
• Monitoring of bulk and cylinder stock at the depots and ensure no losses in the area of operations.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve production and customer satisfaction.
• To ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset and stock management, for area of operations.
• To ensure business continuity and maintain effective contingency plans to minimise disruption of operational activities.
• Manage key internal and external stake holder relationships.

Reporting:

• Daily, Weekly & Monthly reporting of Depot Operational KPI’s, Audit compliance reports (Maestro/ Maestro LOG etc.), Material Balance Reports etc.

People Management:

• To demonstrate and apply the necessary operational, managerial and leadership skills required for the effective running of the Depot Operations.
• To effectively manage employees through applying the company HR principles, and to develop, coach and mentor Team members to promote a positive working environment which will attract and retain skilled staff and increase productivity
• To collaborate with different departments within the company to achieve the company goals as a Team.
• Effectively Manage the Permanent contract employees at Depot’s (Security Services, Cylinder Handling etc.)

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Candidate Profile

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate activities and interact with EPC to monitor project HSE, Quality, Budget and KPI’s to deliver a fully constructed, commissioned and tested Facility by:

1. Having detailed knowledge of the Power Purchase Agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement, and various
Project Agreements/permits/consents and manage the stakeholders effectively in line with the contracts.
2. Organizing the integrated site team in order to supervise the EPC Contractor’s construction progress, quality of the works, including commissioning until COD (i.e. inspection witnessing, clearing punch list items, issuing mechanical completion certificates, turnover packages readiness, checking and implementing commissioning procedures.)
3. Ensures the EPC Contractor’s compliance with all the site HSE rules and regulations at every stage of
construction.
4. Ensures the EPC Contractor’s compliance in executing of the works with the approved Method Statements/ Risk Analyses and regulations at every stage of construction.
5. Together with the HV Electrical Engineer, act as the Owners’ interface to Eskom
6. Organization of the site lay-out, offices, storage area, etc.
7. Assists to all site meetings, progress and/or discipline technical meetings with EPC Contractor.
8. Site HSE culture and Safety Walk down with EPC
9. Monitors and check the EPC Contractors’ work across each discipline to ensure the timely delivery of the works.
10. Provides the Project Director with the inputs for the monthly progress reports, relevant information to check EPC

• Contractor invoices.
• Verification of the site logbook managed by the EPC Contractor. Issue the Owner Engineer logbook.
• In cooperation with the Project Planner,
• Follow up of the actual progress versus planned values,
• Ensure that the critical activities are executed according to schedule, and look for opportunities to create margin within the critical path.
• Analyse the works and imposes optimizations towards the Contractor where possible valuate and approves all recovery plan of the delayed activities to secure the overall schedule
• Support the schedule engineer in drafting the progress reports towards Project Director
• Daily management of on-site technical personnel (hours present, leave, etc.) for the personnel reporting directly to him, in cooperation with HR manager

Activities

Ideally as a Site Construction Manager, you would possess the following: 

• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding,
• Award to Financial Close, Construction and Operations
• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in construction of power plants (technology based), preferably for PV and/or BESS plants.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred
• EPC background and experience is a firm requirement
• Previous PV and BESS projects preferred
• Knowledge of Eskom Main transmission system and substation construction
• Project size experience to match the size of project at hand
• A minimum of 1 project construction completed
• Knowledge in grid code testing and compliance
• Be knowledgeable in international standards and “best practice” in relation to construction
• Familiar with the OHSACT
• Be knowledgeable on environmental legislation and good industry practice in relation to construction works
• IT proficiency MS Word, MS Excel or similar
• Be prepared to be site based during the construction period
• Driver’s license

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Candidate Profile

Ideally, as an Accounts Payable Controller, you would possess the following: 

• Diploma or degree in Financial Accounting
• Good understanding and experience in oil industry is an added advantage.
• Experience in the AP processes and previous experience working with High Value transactions and payments
• Technical skills required: minimum 5 years of experience - Vendor reconciliation knowledge, SAP especially accounts payable, understanding AP impact on the monthly financial result, excel experience.
• Key competencies include analytical ability and questioning, communication, planning and organizing skills, cross functionality, good interpersonal skills, ability to meet strict deadlines; English is the working language.

Activities

As an Accounts Payable Controller, you would be responsible for the following: 

• Preparation of timeous payments for allocated vendors and accurate recording of vendor liabilities in SAP
• Preparation of timeous payments for allocated vendors.
• Assess the validity of invoices received from Business.
• Accurately submit and manage tickets to SSC for invoice verification and payment of vendors by due dates
• Verification that GL posting of entries generated per SSC tickets
• Perform monthly Reconciliations of all vendor accounts.
• Preparation of intercompany vendors, including monthly recons.
• Processing of revenue payable invoices and ensuring that they are paid on time.
• Liaise with business and vendors to clear all overdue GR/IR (Goods receipted not invoice receipted) for product/Transport and related transactions.
• Ensure no unexplained variances on monthly vendor reconciliations.
• Clear open items on the vendor listing.
• Ensure the processing of queries before payment due date; and provide ongoing feedback until queries are resolved.
• Review GRIR and clear any GRIR issues.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations performed by AP controllers.
• Resolve queries and exception management (in liaison with vendors and SSC)
• Ensure monthly accounts payable reports are done on time.

HSEQ

• To deliver excellent customer service to vendors, customers, and other contacts.
• To help improve and optimize controls and processes with the G&S Accounts Payable department.
• To ensure compliance to the Group’s standards.
• To ensure confidentiality of information.
• To ensure Total South Africa’s policies and procedures are adhered to.