Dispatch Controller (Distribution Depot)

Behind every truck on the road is a controller; at a distribution depot in Vanderbijlpark, that could be you. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system
• Update customers on delivery times and delays
• Check driver hours so nobody drives too long without rest
• Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
• Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity

• Good with Excel and email
• At least 2 years in transport or logistics
• Clear on the phone with drivers and customers
• Knowledge of South African road freight regulations
• Able to work shifts in a 24-hour control office
• Matric

• Previous truck driving experience
• Experience on a vehicle telematics platform

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

• 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.