Junior Logistics Coordinator

Helderberg Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Gauteng is seeking a Junior Logistics Coordinator to manage operational duties, including communications with drivers and clients. The successful candidate will need to work on a shift basis and have their own transportation. Responsibilities include following up on operational issues, managing driver queries, and ensuring efficient job processing. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and a willingness to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Essential to have own transport.
• Proficiency in operational software and job processing systems.
• Ability to manage project initiatives as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational duties on a shift basis.
• Manage driver communications and report back to clients.
• Capture jobs and dispatch drivers as needed.

Skills

Computer literate

Effective communication

Ability to work till 10pm

Job description

Reference: SW JM-1
My client, a logistics company based in Milnerton, is seeking to employ a Junior Logistics Coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate will be computer literate and own transportation essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on a shift basis, performing operational duties: one week 6am to 3pm & one week 1pm to 10pm.
• Be on duty one weekend per month.
• Follow up on drivers and report back to clients.
• Follow up on operational issues and reporting, pile and send diesel orders for drivers.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, depots, shipping lines and clients.
• Do pre-advise on the Navis system and relate all container details necessary to ensure full containers are off loaded in Port (Training provided by company).
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and other operational companies.
• Attend to all driver queries.
• Capture jobs on the job processing program and dispatching of drivers.
• Keep an updated file of fleet related documents.
• Obey any other lawful instructions given by your supervisor.
• Project manage specific initiatives as and when required.

Requirements

• Own transport essential.
• Be computer literate.
• Ability to work till 10pm.