Transport Controller (Long Haul Fleet) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Worcester, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Driving & Transport
R15 250 – R18 750/month
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Job Description

You'll plan the loads and watch the trucks for a distribution depot in Worcester, keeping every trip on time. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Worcester. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Arrange breakdown recovery and replacement vehicles
  • Capture trip sheets, fuel and toll costs on the system
  • Book vehicle services, licence renewals and roadworthy tests
  • Keep a register of PrDP and licence expiry dates for all drivers
  • Plan daily loads to use full truck capacity

You'll need

  • Calm and decisive when things go wrong
  • At least 2 years in transport or logistics
  • Knowledge of South African road freight regulations
  • Clear on the phone with drivers and customers
  • Good with Excel and email
  • Able to work shifts in a 24-hour control office

Extra points for

  • Experience on a vehicle telematics platform
  • Previous truck driving experience

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: matric certificate and ID plus a CV showing the size of fleet you worked with.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

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How to stand out

  • Give the fleet size and route types you handled, for example "40 trucks, long-haul and local". Hiring managers want scale.
  • 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
SalaryR15 250 – R18 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationWorcester, Western Cape
CategoryDriving & Transport
Experience5+ years
Posted1 November 2026
Closing Date4 December 2026
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