Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.
Jean-Pierre Bisschoff is a seasoned professional in the petroleum and chemical engineering sectors, currently serving as the Business Team Manager at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd. since April 2025. Prior roles include Production Area Manager at Sasol from May 2023 to April 2025 and Area Operations Manager at National Petroleum Refiners of SA (NATREF) from May 2021 to May 2023. Jean-Pierre has extensive experience at Sasol, where employment spanned from November 2003 to May 2021, encompassing roles as a Process Technician and Specialist Process Artisan. Key competencies include plant operations, DCS and PLC operations, troubleshooting, safety management, and training. Jean-Pierre holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Africa (2017-2020) and a National Diploma in Chemical Engineering from UNISA (2010-2016). Educational background also includes completion of Grade 12 at Secunda High School.
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Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.
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Astron Energy is one of the leading suppliers of petroleum products in South Africa through its vast network of approximately 850 service stations. Astron Energy owns and operates the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery, with a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day. The refinery, located in Milnerton, Cape Town, produces petrol, diesel, jet fuel, LPG, bitumen gas and other speciality products. The company’s Durban-based Lubricants Manufacturing Plant has world class blending and base oil storage capabilities, through which it markets and exports high-quality products to consumers across the country and to key African markets. Astron Energy has a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment rating against the amended Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice. The company has committed to protecting people and the environment and to driving sustainable economic growth in South Africa through its social investment programmes in health, education and economic development.