Depot Manager – Fuel Operations

About the role

The Depot Manager is accountable for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a petroleum fuel depot in Dar es Salaam. Reporting to the Operations & Distribution Manager, you will lead daily depot activities, protect product quality and embed a strong health, safety, security and environmental culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead fuelling operations, ensuring product inventory meets customer demand.
• Oversee product receipt, inventory control, accounting and quality‑control processes.
• Implement loss‑prevention systems and investigate abnormal losses or gains.
• Coordinate procurement of equipment and critical spares to avoid stock‑outs.
• Maintain plant and equipment through planned maintenance programmes.
• Conduct fuel quality checks, pressure tests, hose tests, Millipore tests, meter calibrations, gravimetric tests and strainer inspections per SOPs.
• Manage SAP ERP processes for accurate reporting and order fulfilment.
• Lead HSSE initiatives, safety meetings, inspections, incident reporting and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with tax, customs, energy‑sector regulations and close out non‑compliance issues.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing fuel or petroleum depot operations.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, security and environmental standards.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate with procurement and drive operational excellence.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills for inventory and quality issues.

Required skills

• SAP ERP
• Inventory control and stock‑taking
• Fuel quality testing (pressure, hose, Millipore, meter calibration, gravimetric, strainer)
• Planned maintenance management