Load Planner (Road Freight)

How2Apply Talent Network
Klerksdorp, North West
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
R13 750 – R17 750/month
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Job Description

You'll plan the loads and watch the trucks for a bus and coach operator in Klerksdorp, keeping every trip on time. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is Klerksdorp-based, with most of your time spent at a bus and coach operator. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
  • Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries
  • Assign trucks and drivers to routes and track them on telematics
  • Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
  • Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles

You'll need

  • Calm and decisive when things go wrong
  • Matric
  • Clear on the phone with drivers and customers
  • At least 2 years in transport or logistics

Extra points for

  • Previous truck driving experience
  • Transport management system (TMS) experience

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  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): matric certificate and ID plus logistics qualifications.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Klerksdorp.

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Before you hit apply

  • Give the fleet size and route types you handled, for example "40 trucks, long-haul and local". Hiring managers want scale.
  • Mention the tracking and Excel skills you have. Bring an example report if you are allowed to share one.

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Job details
SalaryR13 750 – R17 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKlerksdorp, North West
CategoryDriving & Transport
Experience4+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date3 November 2026
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