Load Planner (Road Freight)

You'll plan the loads and watch the trucks for a courier operations centre in eMalahleni, keeping every trip on time. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in eMalahleni (Mpumalanga). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Update customers on delivery times and delays
• Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries
• Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
• Assign trucks and drivers to routes and track them on telematics
• Check driver hours so nobody drives too long without rest
• Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles

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

• Logistics or supply chain certificate
• Previous truck driving experience

• Growth to transport manager
• Cellphone allowance for standby shifts
• 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.
• Give the fleet size and route types you handled, for example "40 trucks, long-haul and local". Hiring managers want scale.