Transport Controller (Long Haul Fleet)

Get off the road and into the control office at a road freight company in Centurion. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

• Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles
• Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system
• Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity
• Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
• Update customers on delivery times and delays

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

• Transport management system (TMS) experience
• Knowledge of cross-border documentation
• Logistics or supply chain certificate

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

• If you drove trucks before, say so. Controllers who know the road earn quick respect from drivers.
• Give the fleet size and route types you handled, for example "40 trucks, long-haul and local". Hiring managers want scale.