Crude and Product Operator at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

• The Crude and Product Operator is responsible for the efficient execution of physical crude oil and product movements, ensuring cost effective timely delivery in compliance with contracts through optimised logistics. The role involves close coordination with the crude and product traders, shipping, suppliers, refinery and terminals and other key stakeholders to manage operational risk.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate and execute the physical movements of crude and products via vessel into storage at the refinery and terminals
• Work closely with the traders to ensure deal execution, cargo tracking and contract compliance.
• Liaise with the Refinery, terminals, inspectors, surveyors and shipping agents to facilitate cargo handling and associated documentation.
• Ensure timely nominations, vessel scheduling, and cargo lifting arrangements in accordance with the trading agreements.
• Review contracts and ensure execution in accordance with agreed contract terms (pricing, quality, delivery schedule, losses as examples)
• Manage and verify shipping documentation ( bills of lading, certificates of origin, manifests, invoices as examples)
• Ensure compliance with trade regulation, sanctions, and customs and other tax requirements.
• Monitor and mitigate operational risks, including demurrage, quality, loss and delay.
• With traders and shipping  optimise freight, blending, and storage opportunities.
• Provide timely updates on cargo movements, operational issues and deviations with mitigating actions.

Professional Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree or diploma in engineering, supply chain, maritime operations  or a related field.

Work Experience:

• 3+ years experience in crude and/or product operations, trading or logistics.
• Experience in oil/petrochemical supply, scheduling, trading, marine operation or value chain optimisation preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of shipping, terminal operations and contract execution.
• Understanding of crude and product trading operations, including pricing structures, hedging and blending.
• Strong analytical  and problem solving ability with attention to detail.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, customs regulations, forex and international trade compliance.
• Ability to work long hours under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of various software tools used.

Application deadline:

• 11 November 2025