CARTAGE CONTROLLER – JHB

About the Role

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (required)
• 2 - 5 years of relevant work experience in Cartage Control, Fleet Control, Transport Control, or Logistics Coordination.
• Experience with exports and imports is advantageous.
• Computer literacy (required)
• Advanced proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with Navis and the port.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispatching of vehicles and drivers to ensure customers’ expectations are met, and drivers are correctly instructed to carry out successful, efficient deliveries.
• Ensure all fleet operation activities are entered accurately and efficiently using the company’s fleet management software live.
• To ensure all vehicles and drivers comply with statutory requirements (Hazchem, license permit, etc.)
• Using daily pre-check vehicle inspections completed by drivers, evaluate defects based on severity and report to the workshop team.
• Tracking status updates via WhatsApp, email and/or telephone
• Fuel Management operations
• Liaise with the workshop team and third-party service providers to organise fleet maintenance tasks.
• Receive all breakdown calls and inform the Workshop team accordingly.
• Must be able to work long hours and under pressure. Day shift/night shift rotation
• Answer telephone for fleet enquiries, responding to calls within remit of responsibility professionally and efficiently.
• Always maintain Health and Safety in the workplace.
• To carry out other tasks that may be required for the company from time to time.
• Recognise and work within the winning behaviours of the organisation and display high standards of integrity and professionalism.

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