Route Planner (Last-Mile Deliveries)

Behind every truck on the road is a controller; at a distribution depot in Fourways, that could be you. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Fourways, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries
• Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
• Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system
• Phone drivers when trucks stop too long or go off-route
• Assign trucks and drivers to routes and track them on telematics

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

• Knowledge of cross-border documentation
• Previous truck driving experience

• 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.