Transport Controller (Long Haul Fleet) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
R11 750 – R14 500/month
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Job Description

Trucks, drivers, loads and deadlines all meet on your screen at a bus and coach operator in Burgersfort. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a bus and coach operator in Burgersfort. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

  • Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries
  • Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
  • Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity
  • Assign trucks and drivers to routes and track them on telematics
  • Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
  • Check driver hours so nobody drives too long without rest
  • Phone drivers when trucks stop too long or go off-route

You'll need

  • Matric
  • Knowledge of South African road freight regulations
  • Calm and decisive when things go wrong
  • Clear on the phone with drivers and customers
  • Good with Excel and email

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: logistics qualifications, matric certificate and ID plus a CV showing the size of fleet you worked with.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Burgersfort; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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.
  • If you drove trucks before, say so. Controllers who know the road earn quick respect from drivers.

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Job details
SalaryR11 750 – R14 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBurgersfort, Limpopo
CategoryDriving & Transport
Experience2+ years
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
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