Fleet Scheduler

Route Management; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Bloemfontein seeks a skilled Logistics Coordinator to manage transport schedules, monitor vehicle maintenance, and ensure compliance with legal standards. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in logistics coordination, strong organizational and communication skills, and a valid driver's license. This role may require long and irregular hours to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in transport/logistics coordination.
• Experience with heavy-duty long-distance transport services.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with co-workers and management.
• Monitoring trucks and trailers via satellite tracking.
• Coordinating vehicle maintenance schedules.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Transport / Logistics Management Training

Tools

Logistics management software

Satellite tracking systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Building healthy relationships with co-workers, supervisors and management
• Conducting oneself according to the disciplinary code and following all rules, regulations and policies of the Company
• Looking after the wellness of co-workers and reporting areas of concern to the Logistic Manager
• Reporting any unlawful activities in owrk areas and avoiding involvement in such activities
• Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed effectively and efficiently
• Setting high performance standards for self and subordinates
• Facilitating the completion of team goals
• Liaising with drivers, internal clients and border control
• Executing the schedule created by the Divisional Manager
• Monitoring trucks & trailers via various satellite tracking systems and booking repairs for faulty units
• Coordinating vehicle maintenance schedules to ensure there are safe and in a roadworthy condition (license renewal)
• Maintenance of vehicles : Booking vehicles with internal and external workshops
• Performing any other work-related duties and responsibilities assigned by management
• Identifying trends and poor driving behaviour
• Pre-and post-vehicle delivery inspections
• Attending to the administration of the Company's vehicle policy to ensure compliance
• Accident and incident reporting and investigation
• Reporting all corrective / disciplinary action that must be taken against drivers to the Divisional Manager to maintain a disciplined environment.
• Maintaining all necessary records to ensure that vehicles provided by the Company comply with legal and business requirements.
• Controlling the quality and accuracy of documents
• Ensuring that all speeding fines are paid, submitting fines to drivers, arranging for payments of fines and following up on outstanding items.
• Administration and capturing of yard lists
• Collection of the driver's admin and capturing such data on the system together with completed trips
• Compiling and submitting reports relating to vehicle utilization, maintenance and tracking on daily / weekly and monthly

Minimum Qualification and experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Formal Transport / Logistic Management Training preferred
• Minimum 8 years' experience in transport / logistics coordination or related field with emphasis on heavy-duty long-distance transport services
• Cross-border experience will be advantageous
• Experience in fleet management, logistics coordination or a related field
• Experience in dealing with internal and external clientele
• Experience in creating and executing transport schedules
• Experience in vehicle maintenance and tracking
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Requirements

• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong computer skills, including experience with logistics management software and satellite tracking systems
• Willingness to be available after hours on your mobile phone and willing to work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• A valid driver's license and own transport
• Ability to pass an integrity screening test (polygraph test), background check and drug test.