Container Logistics Coordinator

Van Der Vyver Transport; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company specializing in refrigerated goods is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Cape Town. The role involves managing drivers, overseeing loading activities, and ensuring compliance during transport. Ideal candidates are organized, goal-oriented team players with logistics experience, looking for a challenging and rewarding position.

Benefits

Retirement Annuity

Group Life Cover

15 days paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in container logistics coordination or fleet operations.
• Knowledge of VGM methods for pre-advising.
• Knowledge of port operations and time slot management.

Responsibilities

• Capture load requests from clients in the internal system.
• Allocate loads to drivers considering operational factors.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates throughout the delivery process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

We specialise in the transportation of refrigerated goods and have built an excellent team to provide this service.

Our valued clients trust us to safely transport their goods over long distances.

Our people and culture are at the heart of everything that we do.

We are always on the lookout for more great people to join our team, who share our values!

Who you are?

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator, to assist in monitoring our vehicle progress on route, to manage drivers and to execute administrative tasks associated with these responsibilities.

You are an organised, goal orientated person, who enjoys working in a team and open-space environment.

You are comfortable with managing drivers, receiving load instructions, planning your day and allocating loads.

Your Areas of Responsibility

Capture load requests from clients in the internal system

Build loads and apply correct costing based on load specifications

Allocate loads to drivers, considering operational and logistical factors

Issue loading instructions to drivers and ensure compliance

Oversee loading and offloading activities, monitoring progress to support on-time delivery

Track driver progress and load conditions on the road, including temperature monitoring

Manage driver schedules and hours, and assist in addressing driver queries and requests

Pre-advise container on Navis System and book port timeslots

Communicate with clients to provide clear, timely updates throughout the delivery process

Verify accuracy of driver documentation and resolve any discrepancies

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely submission of paperwork for client invoicing

Accurately complete and manage documentation and data entry on relevant container industry platforms, including :

Handling specialised documentation for cargo (e.g.

DROs)

Applying PTI stickers with container number and tare weight

Communicating container stack statuses (e.g.

Firm or PROV)

Key Requirements

Experience in container logistics coordination or fleet operations

Attention to detail, proactively thinking and problem solving

Knowledge of VGM methods for pre-advising

Knowledge of port operations and time slot management

Salaries are based on a Total Cost to Company model and includes :

Retirement Annuity

Group Life Cover

15 days paid annual leave

If you are an agile problem-solver, that enjoys a challenge, we would like to chat!

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Logistic Coordinator • Cape Town, Western Cape