Junior Logistics Coordinator

Lesley Snyman and associates CC; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company in Gauteng seeks a Logistics Coordinator to manage end-to-end logistics for heavy haulage and cross-border transport. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Logistics, 1-2 years of experience, and proficiency in route planning, diesel management, and driver management. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, planning trips, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ hands-on experience in logistics, preferably in heavy haulage and cross-border transport.
• Strong understanding of route planning, diesel management, and driver management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate heavy haulage logistics, including abnormal loads.
• Plan and manage cross-border trips.
• Brief and debrief drivers on trip instructions.
• Monitor diesel usage and manage diesel orders.
• Track vehicles and provide client updates.
• Ensure compliance and efficiency in permits and escort services.
• Maintain and update WIP records daily.
• Prepare reports related to logistics operations.

Skills

Route planning

Diesel management

Driver management

Cross-border documentation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Knowledge of Korridor BDC

Education

Diploma or degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Job description

To coordinate and manage the end-to-end logistics of heavy haulage and cross-border transport, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of loads.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 1–2 years’ hands‑on experience in logistics, preferably in heavy haulage and cross‑border transport
• Strong understanding of route planning, diesel management, and driver management
• Knowledge of permits, escorts, and cross‑border documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams
• Knowledge of Korridor BDC is advantageous

Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate heavy haulage logistics, including abnormal loads such as B40s, dump trucks, graders, front‑end loaders, crushers, and buckets
• Plan and manage cross‑border trips, including route planning, permits, escorts, and manifests
• Brief and debrief drivers on trip instructions, safety protocols, load specifics, and documentation requirements
• Monitor diesel usage, calculate requirements, and manage diesel orders and budgeting
• Track vehicles using the online tracker system and provide client updatesManage permits and escort services, both in‑house and outsourced, ensuring compliance and efficiency
• Ensure complete and accurate PODs for all deliveries, meeting regulatory and client requirements
• Maintain and update WIP records daily, including expenses, diesel usage, and trip changes
• Prepare reports and manage administrative tasks related to logistics operations