- Durbanville
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Warehousing Logistics Freight
- Reference: 2367064
Vacancy Details
Employer: FROZEN FOOD DISTRIBUTORS
- Route Monitoring & Control: Track live fleet movements using tracking software to ensure trucks stick to designated routes, schedules, and delivery ETAs.
- Driver Communication: Liaise continuously with drivers to provide route instructions, handle emergency situations, and monitor driver conduct.
- Incident & Deviation Management: Quickly re-route vehicles or initiate crisis management protocols when facing traffic, weather delays, breakdowns, or accidents.
- Administrative Documentation: Verify that loading and offloading are done correctly with the proper documentation, and check driver logbooks.
- Customer Updates: Provide regular, proactive feedback to clients and stakeholders regarding transit milestones and delivery delays.
- Shift Handover: Provide clear, detailed handover reports to the incoming day or night shift.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Candidate Requirements
- Education: A Matric/Grade 12 certificate is essential. A relevant diploma Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Transport is highly advantageous.
- Experience: Typically requires 1 to 3 years of experience in a fast-paced transport, dispatch, or operations role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS), live tracking software, and Microsoft Office is required.
- Shift Work: Must be willing to work on a rotational roster, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Crisis Management: Ability to stay calm and make quick, logical decisions under pressure.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
- Own transport
Minimum Requirements:
Key Competencies
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