Dispatch Manager

Phakisa Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Dispatch Manager to oversee logistics operations, manage staff, and ensure efficient dispatch of goods. The ideal candidate will have a Matric/Grade 12 qualification and a Logistics Diploma, with strong skills in logistics management and customer service. This is a crucial role requiring attention to detail and effective team leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong logistics management skills with a focus on efficiency.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff effectively.
• Experience in handling customer inquiries and resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate all logistics operations.
• Manage dispatch of goods and daily vehicle routes.
• Inspect vehicles for maintenance and compliance.

Skills

Logistics management

Staff management

Customer service

Stock control

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Logistics Diploma

Job description

Overview

Phakisa Holings is currently seeking a Dispatch Manager for Olifantsfontein in Johannesburg

Dispatch Duties

• Plan, manage and evaluate all logistics operations.
• Manage, motivate and control all the staff working in your section on a daily basis.
• Ensure that your line supervisors adhere to your instructions and perform their duties as per their job descriptions.
• Co-ordinate and handle the dispatch of goods.
• Plan the daily routes of all delivery vehicles.
• Ensure the sorting of picking slips into routes and ensure that all deliveries can be made with the available trucks, if there is a problem report to Operations Manager.
• Ensure the timely loading of vehicles according to planned routes.
• Ensure that all goods are double checked for deviations from quality standards before loading.
• Handle and resolve customer enquiries about deliveries.
• Manage the documentation and allocation of all products returned from customers.
• Take all measures possible to prevent stock losses or theft of company property.
• Manage and ensure that all stock produced, is collected and sorted into the different routes in the Dispatch freezer. ``STOCK CONTROL``

Vehicles

• Check and inspect all trucks for damages, cleanliness, general maintenance and refrigeration.
• Check that trip sheets are completed daily.
• Check that all necessary equipment is available i.e. spare wheel, jack and emergency triangle.
• Ensure that all trucks are serviced within specified schedules.
• Ensure that all vehicles licences are renewed prior to expiry.
• Ensure that all service records for all vehicles are completed / filed.
• Ensure that a petrol log is kept for each truck.
• Monitor vehicle movement on a continuous basis during the day and address deviations.
• Make sure that all drivers have valid PDP licenses and are renewed annually prior to expiry.
• Keep all truck & drivers' documentation on file.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Logistics Diploma
• Own Vehicle with Valid License