Dispatch Manager

The Globevest Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in Johannesburg is seeking a Dispatch Manager to oversee logistics operations. This role involves managing delivery routes, ensuring vehicle maintenance, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers market-related salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in a similar position.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team and oversee daily operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics operations.
• Coordinate dispatch of goods and manage delivery routes.
• Inspect trucks for maintenance and ensure drivers have valid licenses.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Logistics software proficiency

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification in logistics or transport

Job description

Salary : Market related

Location : Johannesburg

Industry : Food Processing / Supply

Reference Number : CWR.NRS.DM.15092025

COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

Our client is a leading South African meat wholesaler supplying meat and other food products to sectors of the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industries. They are looking for a Dispatch Manager to join their Johannesburg team.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE :

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

DISPATCH

• 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 licenses 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 & drivers documentation on file.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as instructed and requested by Operations Manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification in logistics, transport or similar

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

• At least 3 years experience in a similar position
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team and oversee daily operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively resolve issues and make decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency with logistics software

POPIA

By Submitting your CV, you confirm that :

• We may retain your personal information in our database for future matching.
• We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise.
• The information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date.

We endeavour to reply to each and every application, however, should you not hear back from us within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.