Dispatch Controller (Distribution Depot) – Immediate Start

Behind every truck on the road is a controller; at a bus and coach operator in Mokopane, that could be you. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a bus and coach operator on the Mokopane side of Limpopo.

• Phone drivers when trucks stop too long or go off-route
• Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
• Check driver hours so nobody drives too long without rest
• Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system
• Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity
• Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
• Update customers on delivery times and delays

• Able to work shifts in a 24-hour control office
• Matric
• Knowledge of South African road freight regulations
• Good with Excel and email
• Calm and decisive when things go wrong
• Clear on the phone with drivers and customers

• Logistics or supply chain certificate
• Knowledge of cross-border documentation

• Cellphone allowance for standby shifts
• Growth to transport manager
• Training on the fleet and tracking systems

• Mention the tracking and Excel skills you have. Bring an example report if you are allowed to share one.
• If you drove trucks before, say so. Controllers who know the road earn quick respect from drivers.