Delivery Team Lead - Route Optimisation & Team Growth

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Coaching and mentoring

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Delivery Team Lead to supervise a team of delivery drivers operating in and around East London. This hands-on leadership role blends people management with operational oversight to ensure safe, customer-focused service.

You will guide your team, manage daily routes, ensure schedules are met, maintain vehicles, and mentor drivers through regular coaching to foster a high-performance work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in delivery or logistics.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Good understanding of local delivery routes and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of delivery drivers to achieve targets.
• Oversee daily delivery operations, including route planning and assignment.
• Monitor driver performance and provide feedback.
• Ensure adherence to delivery schedules and safety protocols.
• Manage vehicle assignments and maintenance readiness.
• Serve as point of contact for drivers requiring support.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Route planning

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Delivery Team Lead to supervise a team of delivery drivers operating in and around East London. This hands-on leadership role blends people management with operational oversight to ensure safe, customer-focused service.

You will guide your team, manage daily routes, ensure schedules are met, maintain vehicles, and mentor drivers through regular coaching to foster a high-performance work environment.