Courier Operations Coordinator

Switch Recruit; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Recruit is seeking a Transport Operations Coordinator for our client in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on coordinating drivers, managing schedules, and maintaining clear communication between the operations team and drivers to ensure efficient and safe deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have logistics or transport coordination experience, strong organizational skills, and adept problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or transport coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to solve problems quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport activities, including driver scheduling and route planning.
• Monitor delivery progress and communicate updates to relevant parties.
• Liaise with drivers to provide instructions, support, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and national transport regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of driver logs, delivery times, and vehicle status.
• Assist in resolving operational challenges and timely issue resolution.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal departments regarding shipment status.

Skills

Driver coordination

Route planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Transport Operations Coordinator

Our client, a well-established transport and logistics company, is seeking a motivated Transport Operations Coordinator for their busy operations based in Soweto, Gauteng. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of daily transport activities, including coordinating drivers, managing schedules, and maintaining effective communication between the operations team and drivers. You will play an important role in ensuring deliveries are made efficiently and safely, while adhering to all company policies and transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics or transport coordination, possess strong organizational skills, and be adept at problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent entry to mid-level opportunity to grow within the logistics sector in the Soweto area.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport activities, including driver scheduling and route planning.
• Monitor delivery progress and communicate any updates or issues to relevant parties.
• Liaise with drivers to provide instructions, support, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and national transport regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of driver logs, delivery times, and vehicle status.
• Assist in resolving operational challenges and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal departments regarding shipment status.