Transport Controller (Long Haul Fleet) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
R14 500 – R18 750/month
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Job Description

Get off the road and into the control office at a bus and coach operator in Ballito. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Ballito; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

The work, day to day

  • Update customers on delivery times and delays
  • Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity
  • Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries
  • Assign trucks and drivers to routes and track them on telematics
  • Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles

Must-haves

  • Calm and decisive when things go wrong
  • Matric
  • Able to work shifts in a 24-hour control office
  • Clear on the phone with drivers and customers
  • Knowledge of South African road freight regulations
  • At least 2 years in transport or logistics

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: logistics qualifications plus matric certificate and ID.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Ballito.

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.

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Job details
SalaryR14 500 – R18 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBallito, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryDriving & Transport
Experience5+ years
Posted31 October 2026
Closing Date28 November 2026
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