Courier Controller

takealot.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is seeking an experienced logistics professional to manage courier services and SLA adherence. You will plan and coordinate distribution, maintain SOPs, and ensure data integrity across courier and company systems.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in distribution/3PL, strong numerical and analytical skills, and a proactive, relationship-driven approach. This role offers growth in a fast-paced e-commerce logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Post Matric Qualification in logistics or relevant.
• At least 3 years in a distribution and 3PL environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications and packages; computer literacy and transport legislation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage services provided by courier service providers, ensuring service levels are met.
• Plan, schedule, assign, inspect, record and organise distribution operations as per agreed customer SLA’s.
• Maintain SOPs and review them regularly, implementing improvements.
• Daily manage all assigned deliveries and communicate issues to clients until resolved.
• Coordinate interfaces to ensure alignment between courier systems and company systems, ensuring data integrity.
• Report and analyze failed deliveries and problem parcels to identify trends and root causes.
• Maintain relationships and manage services of service providers with formal feedback.
• Review claims for loss or damage and route for processing approval.
• Reconcile transport accounts to agreed monthly rates and advise on payments.
• Continuously seek innovative courier solutions to enhance client service.

Skills

Planning & organising

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Education

Post Matric Qualification in logistics or relevant

Tools

Software proficiency

Job description

Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Who We're Looking For:

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

Purpose of the role:

Manage services and relationships with the assigned courierservice providers. Adhere to SLA’s to ensure that servicedelivery is in accordance with customer expectations.

This position reports to the Courier Service Manager

Your responsibilities can include:

• Manage services provided by courier service providers, ensuring service levels are met.
• Plan, schedule, assign, inspect, record and organise distribution operations as per agreed customer SLA’s
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the department, ensuring regular reviews of SOPs, and identify areas where SOP’s can be improved and implement changes accordingly
• Daily manage all assigned deliveries and highlight problems to clients and follow through until resolved.
• Daily manage interfaces to ensure alignment between courier systems and company systems ensuring data integrity of information used.
• Report, analyze, record and measure all failed deliveriesand problem parcels to identify trends and root causes.
• Maintaining good relationships and manage services of service providers and giving formally measured feedback
• Examine claims for loss or damage and send to manager for approval of processing.
• Reconciling of transport account to the agreed monthly rates and ensure that requirements have been met, and recommend payment amount to Courier Manager.
• Continuously seeking innovative courier solutions for our clients to provide a more encompassed service to our clients.

Qualifications and experience:

• Post Matric Qualification in logistics or relevant
• At least 3 years in a distribution and 3PL environment
• Proficiency in relevant software applications and packagesComputer Literacy Prior of knowledge & keeping abreast of transport legislative requirements

Attributes required :

• Able to work under pressure & project a professional image of the company
• Planning and organising Conflict resolution
• Problem solving skills Patient, supportive with a friendly disposition and high level of integrity Self-confident and act autonomously and in a proactive manner
• Flexible and open towards change
• Relationship-building skills
• Attention to detail/Quality of outputMethodical Analytical skills
• Advanced numerical skills
• Goal orientated and motivated to succeed
• Interpersonal skills

Why Join TFS:

• Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
• Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
• Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.

More than just a job, we offer:

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

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