Delivery Operations Lead — Optimize Routes & Teams

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health benefits

Retirement plan

On-site parking

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Delivery Operations Manager in Vereeniging to lead a delivery team and optimize routes for maximum productivity. You will set performance standards, drive improvements, and ensure top-tier customer satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership, route planning expertise, and knowledge of local Gauteng logistics.

The position emphasizes on-site leadership with a focus on safety, efficiency, and collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading delivery operations or logistics teams.
• Proven ability to motivate large driver teams and manage performance.
• Strong understanding of route planning, fleet management, and logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all delivery operations to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of delivery drivers to meet targets.
• Develop optimized routes and schedules to reduce transit times and costs.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Problem solving

Communication

Route optimization

Tools

Route planning software

Fleet management systems

GPS/mapping tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Delivery Operations Manager in Vereeniging to lead a delivery team and optimize routes for maximum productivity. You will set performance standards, drive improvements, and ensure top-tier customer satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership, route planning expertise, and knowledge of local Gauteng logistics.

The position emphasizes on-site leadership with a focus on safety, efficiency, and collaboration with clients and internal teams.