Load Planner (Road Freight) – Permanent

You'll plan the loads and watch the trucks for a distribution depot in Lephalale, keeping every trip on time. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Lephalale. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Update customers on delivery times and delays
• Phone drivers when trucks stop too long or go off-route
• Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
• Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
• Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles
• Assign trucks and drivers to routes and track them on telematics
• Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries

• 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
• Calm and decisive when things go wrong

• Logistics or supply chain certificate
• Knowledge of cross-border documentation
• Previous truck driving experience

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

• 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.