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Load Planner (Road Freight)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Driving & Transport

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Job Description

Trucks, drivers, loads and deadlines all meet on your screen at a distribution depot in Cape Town CBD. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

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

Must-haves

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

Helpful, not essential

Logistics or supply chain certificate
Knowledge of cross-border documentation
Transport management system (TMS) experience

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a CV showing the size of fleet you worked with plus matric certificate and ID.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

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

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

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.