Transport Controller (Long Haul Fleet) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria West, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
R13 250 – R16 250/month
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Job Description

You'll plan the loads and watch the trucks for a bus and coach operator in Pretoria West, keeping every trip on time. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is a bus and coach operator on the Pretoria West side of Gauteng.

The work, day to day

  • Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity
  • Assign trucks and drivers to routes and track them on telematics
  • Phone drivers when trucks stop too long or go off-route
  • Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
  • Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system

Must-haves

  • Clear on the phone with drivers and customers
  • Knowledge of South African road freight regulations
  • Good with Excel and email
  • 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

Extra points for

  • Transport management system (TMS) experience
  • Experience on a vehicle telematics platform

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): logistics qualifications plus a CV showing the size of fleet you worked with.
  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 Pretoria West.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • If you drove trucks before, say so. Controllers who know the road earn quick respect from drivers.
  • Mention the tracking and Excel skills you have. Bring an example report if you are allowed to share one.

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Job details
SalaryR13 250 – R16 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria West, Gauteng
CategoryDriving & Transport
Experience2+ years
Posted4 October 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
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