Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) is a wholly owned Government of Malawi company established under the Companies Act of 1984 on 10 December 2010. The Company commenced operations in 2012 with the primary objective of ensuring security of fuel supply in Malawi.

NOCMA is responsible for the importation of petroleum products and serves as Government’s agent in managing the Country’s Strategic Fuel Reserves (SFRs) located in Blantyre, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu, as well as other depots in Chilumba, Chipoka, and Mchinji.

Over the past fourteen (14) years, the Company has grown significantly in national strategic importance. Its fuel importation market share increased from ten percent (10%) in 2015 to an average of seventy-seven (77%) in the 2025/2026 financial year. This growth has been matched by strengthened institutional capacity and strategic investments to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

In pursuit of sustained performance and excellence in delivering its mandate, NOCMA invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidates, with an opportunity to build a meaningful executive career within the oil and gas industry.

DEPOT SUPERVISOR (NOC06)– CODE: DS2026 – Tenable at Mzuzu depot in Mzuzu

PURPOSE

The purpose of the job is to lead and supervise day-to-day operations of the Strategic Fuel Reserve (SFR) Depot, ensuring optimal operational efficiency, safety, compliance, and reliability of fuel storage and distribution. The role ensures that depot activities, maintenance, and staff performance meet the highest operational, safety, and quality standards.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily depot operations to ensure safe and efficient fuel storage and distribution.
• Maintain precise inventory and operational records, delivering timely reports on fuel stocks and movements.
• Facilitate the inspections of tanks, valves, pumps, seals, and infrastructure to uphold operational integrity.
• Plan and execute emergency response drills to strengthen readiness and compliance.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for all depot equipment, infrastructure, and vehicles.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor performance to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Enforce safety, health, environmental, and quality standards, conducting audits and risk assessments.
• Mentor, supervise and appraise staff while fostering teamwork, motivation, and engagement.
• Identify training needs and facilitate professional development for operational and technical teams.
• Execute additional duties assigned by the Depot Manager to achieve strategic objectives.

REPORTING LINES AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The Depot Supervisor reports to the Depot Manager, and has supervisory responsibility over the following positions:

• Maintenance Technician
• Depot Clerk
• Electrical Technician
• Senior Depot Operator
• Office Assistant
• Groundsman

THE PERSON

The required candidate should have the following competences:

• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and monitor complex operational activities.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of fuel depot operations, inventory management, and asset maintenance.
• Understanding of financial management as it relates to depot operations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Operations Management (with a technical focus) obtained from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in depot or fuel storage management at operational level, with three (3) years spent in a comparable role.

• Lead daily depot operations to ensure safe and efficient fuel storage and distribution.
• Maintain precise inventory and operational records, delivering timely reports on fuel stocks and movements.
• Facilitate the inspections of tanks, valves, pumps, seals, and infrastructure to uphold operational integrity.
• Plan and execute emergency response drills to strengthen readiness and compliance.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for all depot equipment, infrastructure, and vehicles.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor performance to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Enforce safety, health, environmental, and quality standards, conducting audits and risk assessments.
• Mentor, supervise and appraise staff while fostering teamwork, motivation, and engagement.
• Identify training needs and facilitate professional development for operational and technical teams.
• Execute additional duties assigned by the Depot Manager to achieve strategic objectives.

• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and monitor complex operational activities.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of fuel depot operations, inventory management, and asset maintenance.
• Understanding of financial management as it relates to depot operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Operations Management (with a technical focus) obtained from an accredited institution.