Hybrid Logistics Coordinator: Real-Time Dispatch

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Overtime opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Welkom to manage transportation dispatch operations. This hybrid role balances on-site coordination with remote tasks, coordinating daily deliveries, driver schedules, and customer communication to ensure smooth logistics in the Free State.

You will work with drivers, warehouse staff, and clients to optimize dispatch records, monitor vehicle locations, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for overtime and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics coordination or transportation dispatch.
• Familiarity with dispatch software and GPS tracking systems.
• Strong knowledge of the Welkom area and surrounding transportation routes.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch drivers for daily deliveries and pickups.
• Monitor the location and status of all vehicles and shipments in real-time.
• Communicate effectively with drivers to provide instructions and updates.
• Manage delivery schedules, ensuring adherence to time-sensitive requirements.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records and update transportation management systems.
• Address and resolve any logistical issues or customer inquiries related to deliveries.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS tracking systems

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Welkom to manage transportation dispatch operations. This hybrid role balances on-site coordination with remote tasks, coordinating daily deliveries, driver schedules, and customer communication to ensure smooth logistics in the Free State.

You will work with drivers, warehouse staff, and clients to optimize dispatch records, monitor vehicle locations, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for overtime and a