Manager Chartering & Operations

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**Overview** This role at Sasol is for a Manager of Chartering & Operations, responsible for overseeing all chartering, shipping, and operational activities related to sourced crude oil, petroleum products, fuel blending components, and other refinery feedstocks. The primary objective is to optimize commercial advantage, ensure all contractual obligations are met, and guarantee operational activities comply with relevant standards. The incumbent will develop, implement, and maintain shipping game plans, policies, and procedures, direct operations to limit costs, enhance customer services, manage contracts with service providers, and ensure necessary trade finance facilities are in place for each deal. **What you will do** * Develop and implement spot, medium, and long-term crude oil, components, and petroleum product chartering game plans in accordance with relevant Sasol guidelines. * Develop and implement crude oil, components, and petroleum product shipping policies and procedures in accordance with relevant Sasol guidelines. * Ensure compliance with shipping regulatory matters in different geographical regions. * Evaluate, recommend, and manage various shipping service providers, including ship brokers, ship agents, and inspectors. * Secure transportation for trading or supply purposes at optimal freight rates, complying with trading requirements, contractual terms, and company policies. * Negotiate and manage the chartering of crude oil, components, and petroleum product vessels. * Manage, coordinate, and control all aspects of crude oil and refined product trading and shipping operations. * Evaluate and recommend shipping contracts for approval. * Manage cargo insurance through Sasol Insurance Services. * Manage and maintain healthy relationships with ship owners, service providers, and within Sasol. * Account for chartering operations for supply to Natref. * Reduce and manage costs related to demurrage, dead freight, losses, contamination, etc. * Recover demurrage where appropriate from co-loaders and other contractual partners. * Process insurance claims for internal approval. * Monitor contract compliance with charter parties according to international and local rules, as well as company policies. * Monitor the world crude oil and clean product freight markets regarding pricing status, freight movements, and trading patterns. * Account for all reporting and benchmarking for chartering, including regulatory agencies. * Provide proactive support for traders – highlighting potential problems and actively seeking to eliminate them. * Ensure all funds and paperwork are in place to minimize delays at load and discharge ports. * Appoint cargo surveyors and liaise with them regarding specific contractual quality issues. * Monitor vessel ETAs at load and discharge ports to ensure timely arrival to meet contractual dates. * Ensure freight is paid to the owner as per charter party. * Approve all voyage-related expenses and ensure prompt payment. * Ensure signed contracts are in place for spot purchases of crude oil and products. * In conjunction with the Trader and Finance Manager, ensure the relevant method of payment is in place by agreed dates. * Ensure any valid expense incurred is paid/claimed as per contract. * Responsible for performance management, in-job training, and day-to-day activities of the Trading Operator. * Oversee the development and implementation of mid and back office trading systems. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant B-degree in International Logistics, Maritime Business, or a related field, or an alternative industry-acceptable qualification in shipping. * Membership of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (advantageous). * 9 years’ experience in a similar role in chartering operations, preferably in a crude oil, components, or petroleum products trading environment. * 3 – 5 years’ managerial experience. * Scheduling or finance experience (advantageous). * Previous experience with CTRM (Commodity Trading and Risk Management) systems. * Experience of chartering, operations, and logistic flows of tankers (oil & product tankers preferred; chemical and/or gas tankers would be advantageous). * Experience of contract negotiation and contract management. * Experience in crude oil and clean product shipping policies and procedures and alignment of processes. * Knowledge of Incoterms and experience of General Terms and Conditions applicable in the oil industry. * Knowledge of the different types of Letter of Credit available and the appropriate use of same. * Knowledge of The Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits UCP600. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in managing chartering and operational activities within the crude oil, components, or petroleum products trading sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial capabilities, demonstrated experience in developing and implementing shipping strategies, and a deep understanding of international logistics, maritime business, and relevant financial mechanisms. They should be adept at negotiating contracts, managing service provider relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing commercial outcomes while controlling costs. **Deadline** 30th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/manager-chartering-operations-sasol Source: myjobmag

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