Hands-On Dispatch & Logistics Manager (Export)

HeadHunt; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

HeadHunt is seeking a Dispatch Manager and Logistics expert for our East Rand, Gauteng site. You will coordinate trucking and export loads, plan loading sequences, and manage real-time load tracking.

The role is hands-on, including loading on trucks and ensuring secure, compliant transport. Qualified candidates hold a relevant diploma and have logistics/dispatch experience in equipment manufacturing or export.

Qualifications

• Diploma or qualification required.
• Experience in logistics/dispatch roles, preferably in equipment manufacturing or export.
• Experience coordinating trucking and export loads.
• Hands-on loading of industrial equipment onto trucks.
• Familiar with customs clearance documents and packing lists.
• Experience working with transporters and clearing agents.
• Hands-on loading and securing goods for transport.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule loading of stainless-steel vessels, process plant components, and project work onto trucks.
• Coordinate loading sequence with workshop production and project programmes to meet delivery deadlines.
• Maintain a load tracking schedule/dashboard visible to staff across the company.
• Act as the direct point of contact between the company, transporters, and clearing agents.
• Source and negotiate pricing with transporters for local and cross-border loads.
• Liaise with clearing agents on documentation and customs requirements for export shipments.
• Build and maintain relationships with reliable transporters to ensure consistent availability and service levels.
• Track and follow up on all loads from dispatch through to delivery.
• Ensure all items are correctly tied down, secured, and compliant with safety requirements.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Dispatch management

Truck loading

Cross-border docs

Transporter liaison

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma or qualification

Job description

HeadHunt is seeking a Dispatch Manager and Logistics expert for our East Rand, Gauteng site. You will coordinate trucking and export loads, plan loading sequences, and manage real-time load tracking.

The role is hands-on, including loading on trucks and ensuring secure, compliant transport. Qualified candidates hold a relevant diploma and have logistics/dispatch experience in equipment manufacturing or export.