Load Planner (Road Freight)

Behind every truck on the road is a controller; at a road freight company in Secunda, that could be you. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity
• Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles
• Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
• Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries
• Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system
• Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests

• At least 2 years in transport or logistics
• Matric
• Calm and decisive when things go wrong
• Good with Excel and email
• Knowledge of South African road freight regulations

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

• 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.