Delivery Operations Lead — Route Optimization & Team Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking aDelivery Operations Supervisor in Port Elizabeth to lead a delivery team in a hybrid role. You will oversee daily dispatch, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining high service standards.

The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on safety, record-keeping, and cross-department collaboration to support customer service and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in logistics or delivery operations.
• Strong knowledge of delivery management and fleet coordination.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of delivery drivers, providing guidance and feedback.
• Oversee daily dispatch and optimize routes for efficiency.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements to service quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Route planning

Delivery operations

GPS tracking

Dispatch software

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS tracking

Dispatch software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking aDelivery Operations Supervisor in Port Elizabeth to lead a delivery team in a hybrid role. You will oversee daily dispatch, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining high service standards.

The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on safety, record-keeping, and cross-department collaboration to support customer service and inventory management.