Transport Controller (Long Haul Fleet)

Trucks, drivers, loads and deadlines all meet on your screen at a courier operations centre in Mamelodi. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

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

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

• Knowledge of cross-border documentation
• Logistics or supply chain certificate
• Previous truck driving experience

• Growth to transport manager
• Training on the fleet and tracking systems
• Cellphone allowance for standby shifts
• 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.