Load Planner (Road Freight)

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.

• 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

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

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

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

• 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.