Dispatch Controller (Distribution Depot) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria West, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
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Job Description

Get off the road and into the control office at a distribution depot in Pretoria West. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a distribution depot in Pretoria West. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

What your day looks like

  • Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries
  • Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity
  • Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
  • Update customers on delivery times and delays
  • Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system
  • Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers

Must-haves

  • Knowledge of South African road freight regulations
  • At least 2 years in transport or logistics
  • Able to work shifts in a 24-hour control office
  • Matric

Nice if you have

  • Transport management system (TMS) experience
  • Knowledge of cross-border documentation
  • Experience on a vehicle telematics platform

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): logistics qualifications plus a CV showing the size of fleet you worked with.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pretoria West; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria West, Gauteng
CategoryDriving & Transport
Experience5+ years
Posted16 October 2026
Closing Date13 November 2026
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