Durban Regional Delivery Lead — Hybrid Ops

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life cover

Retirement annuity contribution

Training opportunities

Hybrid work model

Travel allowances

Job summary

Placements24 in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Regional Delivery Manager to lead Durban delivery operations, optimize routes, and manage drivers and third-party partners in a hybrid role. You will use data to drive improvements, ensure safety and cost control, and collaborate with warehouses and customer service to resolve issues.

This role shapes the region's logistics strategy. You will balance on-site operational oversight with strategic planning, leveraging GPS and delivery-management software to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in delivery operations management, logistics, or a related field with focus on last-mile delivery.
• Proven experience in managing delivery teams and third-party logistics providers.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Operations Management or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional delivery operations for Durban and surrounding areas.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize routes, reduce transit times and costs.
• Supervise a team of drivers and dispatchers, with focus on safety and performance.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and SLAs.
• Monitor metrics, analyze data, and drive improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with warehouses and customer service to resolve delivery issues promptly.
• Identify opportunities for tech improvements such as route optimization and real-time tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Delivery ops

Route optimization

GPS tracking

Data analysis

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Delivery management software

GPS systems

Job description

Placements24 in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Regional Delivery Manager to lead Durban delivery operations, optimize routes, and manage drivers and third-party partners in a hybrid role. You will use data to drive improvements, ensure safety and cost control, and collaborate with warehouses and customer service to resolve issues.

This role shapes the region's logistics strategy. You will balance on-site operational oversight with strategic planning, leveraging GPS and delivery-management software to