Job Description:  Junior Controller required for a Transport and Logistics business

Job Description: Junior controller

Junior Controller required for a Transport and Logistics business based in Jacobs. The candidate must be operations-focused and responsible for the daily planning, coordination, and monitoring of vehicle movement and freight to ensure efficiency, compliance, and cost control.

The Key Responsibilities include

Operations Planning & Execution: Assisting with the daily planning of loads, routes, and schedules. This includes allocating shipments to specific vehicles and managing the truck manifests.

Monitoring & Tracking: Utilizing fleet management systems (GPS tracking, IVMS) to monitor vehicle locations, performance, and route adherence, and addressing any delays, breakdowns, or incidents in real-time.

Communication & Coordination: Serving as a central point of contact for drivers, internal departments (warehouse, sales), customers, and suppliers. This involves clear and concise communication to manage expectations and resolve problems.

Documentation & Administration: Managing essential paperwork, including collecting Proof of Deliveries (PODs), and ensuring all necessary transport and customs documentation is in order and compliant.

Cost Management & Efficiency: Supporting initiatives to optimize routes, reduce fuel consumption, manage operational costs, and ensure all services are charged correctly to clients.

Reporting & Analysis: Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports on key performance metrics such as load performance, fleet utilization, and stock levels for management review.

Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all vehicles and drivers adhere to company policies, safety regulations (e.g., roadworthiness), and legal requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: A Grade 12 (Matric) is a minimum requirement; a diploma in Logistics, Transport Management, or Supply Chain Management is often advantageous.

Experience: Typically, 1-3 years of experience in a logistics, transport, or administrative role within the industry.

Technical Skills: Computer literacy, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with fleet management or route planning software.

Soft Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. A "can-do" attitude and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

Email CV’s to : staffing@transportdbn.com