Dispatch Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
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Job Requisition ID
13404
Closing Date
22 October 2026
OME
Sasolburg & Natref Ops
Location
Sasolburg| Free state
Purpose of Job
To inspect transport vehicles according to a set safety agenda for compliance. To arrive weigh and dispatch vehicles. The incumbent might alternate from dayshift to shift work and vice versa.
Key Accountabilities
FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS
- Visual, accurate and detailed inspection of vehicles and drivers and documents according to procedure
- Diligently inspect all commercial vehicles entering the primary area according to predefined inspection sheets
- Issuing of inspection certificate
- Perform pre-entry inspections
- Reporting of defects on vehicles and drivers
- Report all deviations/incidents according to departmental standards to Foreman
- Rejecting a vehicle that fails the inspection
- Communication with drivers
- Housekeeping of the area and buildings
- Record keeping of driver and vehicle information
- Issuing of dispatch documents
- Issuing of loading/offloading documents
- Monitoring of vehicle movements
- Consistent application of procedures
- Quality assurance
- Liase with Senior and/or Principal Dispatch Controllers
- Adhere to all safety regulations
- Authorization of vehicles on the LES system
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General writing, reading and communication skills in English
- Attention to details
- Mostly working whilst standing
- Basic computer skills
- Work according to rules and regulations
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with various types of people both internally & externally
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Fit to be standing and walking for long periods
- Assertiveness to deal decisively with Transport drivers.
- Able to work 12-hour shifts
- Read, write and speak English
Formal Education
- High School/School Diploma or similar
Working Experience
- General writing, reading and communication skills in English
- Attention to details
- Mostly working whilst standing
- Basic computer skills
- Work according to rules and regulations
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with various types of people both internally & externally
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Fit to be standing and walking for long periods
- Assertiveness to deal decisively with Transport drivers.
- Able to work 12-hour shifts
- Read, write and speak English
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BC_Communicates Effectively
TC_Process Safety / Environmental
TC_Transporting Loads
TC_Traffic and Vehicle Planning
BC_Customer Focus
BC_Decision Quality
TC_Materials Movement
BC_Action Oriented
BC_Ensures Accountability
TC_Logistics Administration and Analysis
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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