Hybrid Logistics Route Planner & Dispatcher

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Contributory medical aid plan

Paid annual leave

Professional growth opportunities

Friendly, collaborative team in Welkom

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Planner and Dispatcher in Welkom to plan routes, coordinate drivers, and manage dispatch to meet deadlines and client needs. The role blends office-based planning with remote coordination, suitable for those who thrive in flexible environments.

You will work closely with drivers and internal teams to optimize routes, monitor progress in real time, and ensure compliance with hours regulations. A high school diploma is required, with logistics study as a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, dispatch, or transport planning.
• Proficiency with dispatch and route planning software.
• Understanding of Free State logistics and local roads.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily delivery routes for a fleet of vehicles, optimizing for efficiency, time, and cost.
• Assign drivers and vehicles to routes and tasks, ensuring capacity and driver qualifications.
• Monitor driver progress and communicate proactively to address delays or issues.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Use dispatch software and GPS tracking to manage fleet operations in real time.
• Respond to urgent delivery requests and challenges.
• Ensure deliveries meet deadlines and SLAs.
• Maintain logs of dispatch activities and incidents.
• Collaborate with warehouse and sales teams for seamless movement of goods.
• Assist in driver scheduling and compliance with working-hour regulations.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Working under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS tracking systems

Route planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Logistics Planner and Dispatcher in Welkom to plan routes, coordinate drivers, and manage dispatch to meet deadlines and client needs. The role blends office-based planning with remote coordination, suitable for those who thrive in flexible environments.

You will work closely with drivers and internal teams to optimize routes, monitor progress in real time, and ensure compliance with hours regulations. A high school diploma is required, with logistics study as a plus.