Load Planner (Road Freight)

Get off the road and into the control office at a distribution depot in Gqeberha. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Gqeberha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles
• Phone drivers when trucks stop too long or go off-route
• 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
• Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests

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

• Previous truck driving experience
• Logistics or supply chain certificate

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

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