Transport Controller (Long Haul Fleet) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Fourways, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 4 hours ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
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Job Description

You'll plan the loads and watch the trucks for a road freight company in Fourways, keeping every trip on time. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Fourways. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

  • Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity
  • Phone drivers when trucks stop too long or go off-route
  • Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
  • Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries
  • Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
  • Update customers on delivery times and delays

Must-haves

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Fourways really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: logistics qualifications, a CV showing the size of fleet you worked with 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 8 working days.

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

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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationFourways, Gauteng
CategoryDriving & Transport
Experience4+ years
Posted4 October 2026
Closing Date28 October 2026
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