Astron Energy is one of the leading suppliers of petroleum products in South Africa through its vast network of approximately 850 Caltex-branded service stations. Astron Energy will continue to manage the Caltex brand for a period of up to six years under licence from Chevron USA. Astron Energy owns and operates the countrys third-largest crude oil refine...
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The role includes the following operations or activities:
- The operator role can be in any area in the plant’s operating area i.e. blending, filling, bulk loading, dispatching, warehousing, forklift operations
- Roles include activities in Health, Safety and Environment, Compliance, Forklift and Warehouse opera-tion, Stock count and re-conciliation activities
- Achieve set KPIs and daily targets.
Financial Perspective
- Stock count and reconciliations: Counts items received , Participate in the monthly stock count, Accountable for daily reconciliation of raw materials consumed in manufacturing and packaged goods manufactured or despatched.
- Forklift truck and Warehouse operations: Operate the forklift, Stack items at the warehouse, Pick items, Load and Offload items, Receipt items, Forklift maintenance checks
- Blending operations: Tank gauging, Pipeline set up, Tank washing , Decants additives, Base Oil, Isotank offloading process
Customer Perspective
- Filling operation: Operate a Filling Line process, Receives empty containers, Line wash management, Sample, draw product samples, Mass/Weight checking, Filters, check, clean and replace filters on manifolds as and when required, Videojet operation Performs daily pre- and post-operation maintenance on Videojet machines. Label items, Label incoming raw materials with correct CSCA product codes.
- Bulk Loading operations: Vehicle tank checking, Weighing of tankers, Receives empty vehicles, Sample, draws product samples, Tanker loading, Tank sealing, Pipeline and tankship movements, Pipeline set up.
Internal Processes
- Health, Safety and Environment: Adhere to set polices and standards , Housekeeping, Safety procedures, Meetings.
- Compliance
People Management
Professional Qualification and Certifications:
- Minimum Matric qualification
- Forklift licence
Work Experience:
- Blending, Filling, Dispatching , Warehousing and Bulk loading skills
- Petroleum Experience (Oil and Gas) or FMCG
- Operations / Manufacturing / Production Experience
- Forklift Driver/Operator
- Stock Counting/Reconciliation
Knowledge and skills:
- Numeracy skills
- Computer Literacy
- Equipment, operational/production/manufacturing knowledge
- Analytical thinking
- Warehousing operation
Application deadline:
07 December 2025
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Develops and maintains OMS processes: Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Contractor Management System.
- Provides specialist safety advice and guidance and support across the organization including:
- Develop and implement OHS Compliance standards to align with OHS Act and Regulations.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to local regulatory requirements, organisational standards, policies and procedures in particular OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
- Plan and implement safety inspections and audits in line with the requirement for Safety Management System in accordance with ISO45001
- Provide support to incident investigations
- Assisting company in ensuring continued compliance with all current safety legislation and company standards.
- Convene and facilitate the Health and Safety Committees.
- Convene and facilitate the Site Safety meetings.
- Provision of dedicated or ad-hoc safety support as requested
- Providing support on setting health and safety objectives and targets
- Legislative awareness and compliance
- Technical guidance and assistance on company safety processes
- Champions Leadership Team OHSAct Audits
Act as Process Advisor for Contractor Management System within the Company by:
- Demonstrate visible leadership in Contractor Management
- Work with Element Owner to ensure efficient and effective implementation of Contractor Management System
- Conducts HES review on Contractor during tender phase and execution phase.
- Ensuring the process, procedures, roles & responsibilities are current, measured, reported and implemented
- Support Contract Owners during process execution – define and monitor appropriate process KPI’s / Targets
- Conducting annual assessment of process effectiveness and develop improvement plan as required
- Work with supply chain to ensure efficient Contractor Management System implementation across all key contracts.
Training
- Develops and conducts health and safety training programmes and material. Train Supervisors so they understand their role in the Occupational Health and Safety as well as train Contract Managers on their roles on Contractor Management System
- Steward and coach colleagues in all aspects of the execution of LPS in the Field. This includes the following:
- Conduct Field Observations (TSPA's)
- Use and Re-enforce the use of Stop work Authority in the field
- Raise NLI/LI's in ISOMETRIX
- Conduct Field LPO's and addressing LPS findings ensuring questionable items are dealt with swiftly
- Reinforce the use of LPSA's in the Field
- Address LPS findings immediately with relevant Stakeholders
- Be first Point of contact for Emergencies and Incidents
- Ensure First Aid Notifications are Sent out Timeously by providing required incident information
- Report and address (if possible) any Adverse/Unsafe conditions noted on-site (e.g. Environmental spills; unsafe steam leaks; etc.) to the Relevant Stakeholders or Departments for actioning
- Partake or/and Assist in Incident Investigations as and when required
Administration
- Capture safety related information on a daily basis, consolidate and report to Safety Team Lead on a weekly basis, discussing trends, themes and risks, and making recommendations for improvement / change.
Professional Qualification and Certifications:
- Diploma/BTech in Environmental Health/ Safety Management or equivalent
Work Experience:
- 5years and more years Operational Experience in Occupational Health and Safety or Compliance
- Experience in Construction Industry will be an added advantage
Knowledge and skills:
- Analytical thinking, Building partnerships
- Effective communication, Assertiveness
- Influencing, Self-motivated
- Trustworthiness, Goal/achievement orientated
- Has a strong sense of urgency in addressing Occupational Health and Safety related issues
- Strong Drive for Compliance
- Analysis, integration and reporting of data
- Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Stakeholder engagement
- Computer literacy (Microsoft and other relevant systems)
Application deadline:
14 December 2025
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Develops and maintains and stewards OMS processes related to Control of Work procedures, work at heights, confined space entry, cranage and lifting, electrical safety, gas detection, permit to work, lock out tag out, Hot work, excavation/ground disturbance, hazard identification, risk assessment method statement, vacuum truck, inert standard to ensure compliance to the Safe Work procedures.
Assistance, Guidance and Compliance strategies
- Provides advice, counselling to refinery departments, contractor groups and line management concerning the compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Legislation (Act 85 of 1993), industry and company policies.
- Provides safety guidance to operations, staff, technical groups, line-management and provides guidance for safety of onsite contractors.
- Provides guidance to onsite contractor safety personnel regarding Control of Work standards and procedures.
- Coach and align Operations, Maintenance and Contractors with regards to compliance and changes to Control of Work Procedures
Manuals, Procedures and Policies
- Leads the development of Control of Work procedure.
- Reviews effectiveness and understanding of Control of Work procedures, and initiates needed changes to standards and procedures.
- Edit, modify, and align Refinery Control of Work procedures with Industry Best Practices and Glencore standards and ensures all Control of Work procedures are accurate and up to date.
Administers and implements procedures for Refinery.
- Inspection / Incident Investigations
- Leads safety inspections, incident investigations.
- Conducts routine local safety inspections and Control of Work audits.
- Develops audit schedule for Operations and Maintenance (high risk activities in the Refinery CSE, WAH, LOTO, L&R, etc.).
- Edit, Modify, and align Control of work Procedures with solutions to outcomes of incident investigations.
- Steward the Leadership Walkabouts and incorporate learnings into Control of Work Procedures when necessary.
- Steward and coach colleagues in all aspects of the execution of LPS in the Field. This includes the following:
- Conduct Field Observations (TSPA's)
- Use and Re-enforce the use of Stop work Authority in the field
- Raise NLI/LI's in ISOMETRIX
- Conduct Field LPO's and addressing LPS findings ensuring questionable items are dealt with swiftly
- Reinforce the use of LPSA's in the Field
- Address LPS findings immediately with relevant Stakeholders
- Be a point of contact for Emergencies and Incidents
- Report and address (if possible) any Adverse/Unsafe conditions noted on-site (e.g. Environmental spills; unsafe steam leaks; etc.) to the Relevant Stakeholders or Departments for actioning
- Partake or/and Assist in Incident Investigations as and when required
Data Gathering, Report.
- Gathers and analyses information from audits from Operations, Maintenance and Contractor Safety Professionals, compiles monthly reports for each business team area (B&S, North and South) and Refinery governance meeting.
- Address deviations of Audits with Operations and Maintenance
- Gathers and analyse near loss incidents (NLI) and loss incidents (LI) related to safe work practices monthly, advises on how to prevent recurrence.
- Steward and Publish monthly Leading and Lagging indicators for Safe Work Activities.
Risk Assessment and Behavior Based
- Facilitate Hazard Identification risk assessments to ensure the contractors understand the inherent risk they will encounter on the refinery before performing any work related to Control of Work standards and procedures.
- Reviews confined space entry packs, to ensure that the contractor risk assessments are aligned to the hazard identification document.
- Support and implement safety programs behavior-based safety programs, conducts TSPA’s on site and LPO’s in the team.
Training
- Assess the need and provides input to align training for Contractor Supervisors and Astron Energy Operations and Maintenance
- Support with the reviews of Control of Work training programmes and material (Work at heights, confined space entry, permit to work and lock out tag out)
Professional Qualification and Certifications:
- Diploma/Degree/BTech in Safety Management or Equivalent experience as a safety officer or safety specialist
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ Refinery Operations experience.
- Knowledge of ISO 18000 system (would be beneficial)
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 system (would be beneficial)
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 system (would be beneficial)
- Understanding of Control of Work Standards (Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Log Out Tag Out, Excavation/Ground disturbance, Hot Work, Lifting & Rigging)
Knowledge and skills:
- Demonstrated skills in computer tool usage
- Demonstrated experience in auditing
- Demonstrated experience in the areas of Procedure writing, Standards development, understanding and application
- Understanding and application of the of the OHS act requirements.
- Proven self-starter and innovator and implementer of new improvements
- Diversity - Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity for various cultures, styles and beliefs
- Demonstrated ability to provide safety guidance to operations, staff, technical groups, line-management, and provides guidance for safety representatives of onsite contractors.
Application deadline:
10 December 2025
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Lead Astron Energy’s facilities operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective management of buildings, infrastructure, and related services to support business continuity and optimal workplace in regional corporate offices, Refinery corporate offices and support buildings, LMP corporate offices and support buildings, and terminal offices across South Africa and Botswana. Provide integrated leadership and oversight of Real Estate, OHS&S, Insurance, and Operations portfolios, including the management of DoA changes and implementation. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, service providers, and customers. Accountable for the management of all service contracts, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks, corporate compliance standards, and organisational objectives.
Strategic Implementation:
- Translate strategy into operational initiatives with measurable business outcomes and targets.
- Facilitate the development of best practice in operations and service excellence.
Operational Efficiency:
- Drive innovative, cost-effective workplace solutions that optimise tenant productivity and collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and governance frameworks in Facilities operations.
- Provide oversight of employee and stakeholder amenities, including restaurants, canteens, and consumables, ensuring quality and service excellence.
- Safeguard business continuity across all departmental services and operations.
- Oversee the availability and continuous improvement of user-friendly, interactive tenant engagement platforms and helpdesk channels.
- Engage with Senior and Executive management on progress, updates, employee wellness and organisational changes (MOC & MOOC).
- Maintain effective communication with tenants, providing timely updates on progress, escalations, emergencies, and other matters impacting their facilities or operations.
- Lead the safety committees in improving the health, safety and wellbeing of all tenants at various sites.
- Ensure all department activities are aligned to applicable corporate policies. e.g. fixed assets, contracts and procurement, expenditure DOA, HR and regulatory compliance.
- Facilitate change management processes in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of company-wide changes (MOC & MOOC).
- Collaborate with key business functions — including Procurement, HR, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Audit, IT, and Compliance — to resolve cross-functional issues and align activities with organisational objectives.
People Management:
- Provide direction and define objectives to be achieved in Facilities.
- Manage performance of direct reports ensuring agreement of annual goals and measuring performance against agreed goals and addressing non-performance issues.
- Deploy people management processes effectively, in line with Company policies, procedures and prevailing improvement initiatives.
- Drive operational excellence through area of supervision.
- Oversee resource deployment to ensure adequate cover and resilience in the team.
- Promote, support, and encourage team members to live the Company values.
- Oversee the successful development, implementation, and maintenance of the organisational training program for Operations personnel.
- Drive a culture of high performance and accountability and encourage team members to live the Company values.
- personal improvement plans for individual team members with identified technical skill deficiencies.
Stakeholder Relationship Management:
- Identify, build, and nurture trust and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with Landlords and outsourced facilities management service providers.
Financial Management:
- Oversight and accountability for the facilities operations budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources across all service areas and adherence to Company strategy, targets, and goals.
- Manage supplier and service provider contracts to ensure value for money and financial compliance.
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all Safety, Health, Environmental and all other applicable regulatory statutes, and all other safety and quality processes for the area of responsibility/work.
Professional Qualification and Certifications:
- Built Environment Degree (Property, Engineering, Facilities Management) or bachelor’s degree in business administration.
- Master’s Degree/ Project Management qualification/professional certifications (SAFMA/GBCSA) advantageous.
Work Experience:
- 15 + years’ experience:
- At least 10 years’ experience at tactical (service delivery execution) level which includes 5 years’ experience at senior management level in facilities management.
- Proven track record managing small to large fit-out projects, new builds, refurbs, white boxing, etc. and strong Real Estate transaction management, market research, feasibility study, rental contract terms negotiations.
- Demonstrated success in implementing and maintaining SHEQ, OHS, and Security strategies, policies and procedures that comply with regulatory requirements and industry best practice and ESG & sustainability data gathering, reporting, and strategy development.
- Experience developing and implementing BCP, disaster recovery plans and scenarios, and crises management.
- At least 5 years’ experience managing a large corporates insurance portfolio to ensure comprehensive risk management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Experienced in developing and implementing the organisation’s Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework and related corporate policies.
Knowledge and skills:
- In depth understanding of national and international management of owned and leased buildings
- Deep knowledge of direct (refinery, logistics, terminals) and indirect (corporate services, marketing) categories; skilled in market analysis and should-cost modelling.
- Excellent knowledge of contract and service delivery management through KPIs and SLA.
- Advanced proficiency in Coupa (or similar platforms), including supplier onboarding, e-invoicing, and analytics dashboards.
- Skilled in building relationships, including the ability to work with both internal customers and external entities.
- In-depth understanding of contract management, insurance policies, RFQs & RFPs, leases.
- Strong grasp of OHS act, SHEQ policy, programmes, and processes within facilities management.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams; succession planning and capability building across procurement disciplines.
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, costing and cost management
- Ability to drive cultural and process change across business units, embedding governance and digital adoption.
Application deadline:
03 December 2025
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Steward safety in the Zone teams by integrating self into the various Maintenance and Operations safety forums (e.g. Toolbox talks) providing the necessary guidance, addressing concerns and at all times role-modelling the desired safety behaviors by working with Various Company Safety Officers, Astron Energy Company reps, Operations Personnel and Maintenance Crews to Steward Safety in the Field.
- Manage all Safety issues as required by the OHS ACT.
- Ensure that all requirements in terms of the Act and in particular in terms of the Construction Regulations are met.
- Ensure that all Tanks and Capital Project appointed contractors comply with the Astron Energy HES & Construction Regulations requirements.
- Support Project Managers with the Construction work Permit process.
- Support Project Manager with the selection and appointment of a construction Health and Safety Agent where required for their projects.
- Provide guidance to Project manager with regards to whether a Construction work permit is required or notification of construction work is required for their projects.
- Perform HSE inspections at Site offices and project sites.
- Perform job observation on employees and contractors
- Carry out risk assessments prior to the commencement of construction work and any other risk assessment that may be required for the duration of the construction work.
- Prepare HSE weekly and monthly reports for each project.
- Prepare HSE documents for new projects.
- Conduct Incident Investigations.
- Conduct Safety Site Walks with Project Managers, Leads and RLT.
- Conduct Inductions with New or relocated employees/ Subcontractor’s on site
- Attend Project weekly progress meetings.
- Attend Project and Tanks Safety meetings on a weekly basis.
- Attend Project Safety Leadership Meeting on a Monthly basis.
- Attend Hazard Identification Meetings.
- Report deviations to Project managers.
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Steward and coach colleagues in all aspects of the execution of LPS in the Field. This includes the following:
- Conduct Field Observations (TSPA's)
- Use and Re-inforce the use of Stop work Authority in the field
- Raise NLI/LI's in IMPACT ERM using Green Cards
- Conduct Field LPO's and addressing LPS findings ensuring questionable items are dealt with swiftly.
- Reinforce the use of LPSA's in the Field
- Address LPS findings immediately with relevant Stakeholders
- Be first Point of contact for Emergencies and Incidents
- Ensure First Aid Notifications are Sent out Timeously by providing required incident information
- Report and address (if possible) any Adverse/Unsafe conditions noted on-site (e.g. Environmental spills; unsafe steam leaks; etc.) to the Relevant Stakeholders or Departments for actioning
- Partake or/and Assist in Incident Investigations as and when required
Administration
- Capture safety related information on a daily basis, consolidate and report to Safety Team Lead on a weekly basis, discussing trends, themes and risks, and making recommendations for improvement / change
Professional Qualification and Certifications:
- Degree in Environmental Health/ Safety Management or equivalent
Work Experience:
- 5years and more years Operational Experience in Occupational Health and Safety or Compliance
- Experience in Construction Industry will be an added advantage
- SAMTRAC
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment/Analysis
- Accident and Incident Investigation
Knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of Astron Energy Systems (for e.g. LPS System)
- Communication
- Knowledgeable in health and safety procedures
- Knowledgeable in health and safety regulations
- Safety awareness
- Safety management
- Analytical thinking, Building partnerships
- Effective communication, Assertiveness
- Influencing, Self-motivated
- Trustworthiness, Goal/achievement orientated
- Has a strong sense of urgency in addressing Occupational Health and Safety related issues
- Strong Drive for Compliance
- Analysis, integration and reporting of data
- Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Stakeholder engagement
Computer literacy (Microsoft and other relevant systems)
Application deadline:
10 December 2025
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