how2apply

Load Planner (Road Freight)

How2Apply Talent Network

Polokwane, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time Driving & Transport

Apply for this job

Job Description

Behind every truck on the road is a controller; at a road freight company in Polokwane, that could be you. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Polokwane-based, with most of your time spent at a road freight company.

What you'll actually do

Phone drivers when trucks stop too long or go off-route
Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles
Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system

You'll need

Able to work shifts in a 24-hour control office
At least 2 years in transport or logistics
Calm and decisive when things go wrong
Matric
Good with Excel and email

Helpful, not essential

Previous truck driving experience
Logistics or supply chain certificate

What you get

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV showing the size of fleet you worked with, logistics qualifications plus matric certificate and ID.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 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 Polokwane.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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.