Transport Controller (Long Haul Fleet)

Get off the road and into the control office at a distribution depot in Pietermaritzburg. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Pietermaritzburg. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system
• Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
• Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles
• Check driver hours so nobody drives too long without rest
• Phone drivers when trucks stop too long or go off-route
• Compile daily reports on trips completed and late deliveries

• 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

• Previous truck driving experience
• Transport management system (TMS) experience

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

• 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.