Dispatch Controller (Distribution Depot)

How2Apply Talent Network
Bellville, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 13 hours ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
R15 250 – R19 250/month
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Job Description

Get off the road and into the control office at a bus and coach operator in Bellville. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a bus and coach operator in Bellville. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

What you'll actually do

  • Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
  • Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
  • Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity
  • Check driver hours so nobody drives too long without rest
  • Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries
  • Assign trucks and drivers to routes and track them on telematics
  • Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system

What you need

  • Matric
  • Calm and decisive when things go wrong
  • At least 2 years in transport or logistics
  • Knowledge of South African road freight regulations
  • Able to work shifts in a 24-hour control office
  • Clear on the phone with drivers and customers

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience on a vehicle telematics platform
  • Transport management system (TMS) experience

What's in it for you

  • Growth to transport manager
  • Training on the fleet and tracking systems
  • Office-based work with a steady roster
  • Cellphone allowance for standby shifts

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV showing the size of fleet you worked with, matric certificate and ID plus logistics qualifications.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Bellville.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Give the fleet size and route types you handled, for example "40 trucks, long-haul and local". Hiring managers want scale.
  • Mention the tracking and Excel skills you have. Bring an example report if you are allowed to share one.

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Apply in 2 minutes. No CV upload needed yet.

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Job details
SalaryR15 250 – R19 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBellville, Western Cape
CategoryDriving & Transport
Experience5+ years
Posted27 September 2026
Closing Date25 October 2026
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