Hybrid Logistics Coordinator: Route Optimization

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a proactive Logistics Coordinator to manage transportation operations from our central hub. You will coordinate drivers, optimize routes, and maintain clear communication with clients, drivers and warehouse staff to ensure timely deliveries and high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has experience in logistics, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with route planning and dispatching.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics coordination or similar transport role.
• Strong understanding of route planning and dispatch processes.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient with logistics software and MS Office.
• Strong communication with drivers, clients and warehouse staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation activities for the Gauteng region.
• Assign drivers and vehicles to routes based on capacity and efficiency.
• Monitor deliveries and address delays or issues proactively.
• Communicate with drivers with clear instructions and support.
• Liaise with clients to confirm delivery details and update shipment status.
• Maintain records of shipments, delivery times and driver performance.
• Optimize routes to reduce fuel consumption and improve delivery times.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams for loading/unloading processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in logistics operations.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Route planning

Dispatching

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Logistics degree

Tools

TMS software

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a proactive Logistics Coordinator to manage transportation operations from our central hub. You will coordinate drivers, optimize routes, and maintain clear communication with clients, drivers and warehouse staff to ensure timely deliveries and high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has experience in logistics, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with route planning and dispatching.