Dispatch Controller needed at Sasol

Key Accountabilities

• Ascertain compliance with all normal overtime as well as emergency overtime worked as per company policy.
• Support in developing subordinates according to agreed PDP. Guarantee the implementation of disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Manage absenteeism and refer employees to EAP where appropriate. Reduce absenteeism and have a reliable and committed workforce and fleet of vehicles.
• Coordinate on-time and accurate execution of all fuel deliveries. Secure reliable deliveries with own fleet and contractor fleet.
• Maintain communication with the Logistics Command Centre and compile and validate shipment packs. Guarantee compliance with LCC delivery sequence. Execute LCC briefing and debriefing of FDO.
• Report, log, and investigate all incidents and propose corrective / preventive measures when and as needed.
• Manage operating cost in alignment with set budget. Follow up on driver overtime and travelling costs as well as PPE.
• Identify and implement innovative ideas to reduce cost to serve (e.g. reduce the use of external contractor by enabling own drivers to perform optimally).
• Determine potential operational risks including OSHACT requirement and verify risks are mitigated by implementing preventative controls.
• Assure compliance with SHE audits including SQAS for own fleet. Identify and implement plans to turnaround SHERQ results.
• Confirm that customer documentation are submitted promptly and accurately. Investigate and resolve deviations as needed.
• Guarantee proper governance and compliance with all legislation (i.e. national road traffic act (AARTO) and labour law), policies, and procedures as well as compliance with ISO / OSHAS and responsible care.
• Continuously improve on and implement controls to mitigate and address economic crime (e.g. theft of fuel by own drivers).
• Assist with and execute contingency plans with respect to labour actions (e.g. strikes) as well as price increases and decreases.
• Partake in implementing plans in case of product shortages to assure deliveries are completed.
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
• Implement Sasol Group’s risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to enable the implementation of proper controls.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

• High School / School Diploma or similar

Working Experience

• Experience: 3+ relevant years