Loadmaster

BKB Ltd; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local logistics company in South Africa is seeking an energetic Loadmaster to manage the driving of trucks and the logistics of livestock for auctions. Responsibilities include loading and offloading livestock, building auction pens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring auctions run smoothly. Candidates should possess a Grade 12 education, relevant experience, a valid EC license, a Public Driver’s Permit, and be bilingual in English and Afrikaans. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and time management skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid EC license and PDP.
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and administrative processes effectively.
• Load and offload livestock equipment at auctions.
• Maintain equipment and ensure cleanliness of vehicles.
• Organize general auction site functions.
• Manage wages employees and diesel consumption.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Goal-oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Time management

Computer literacy

Decision-making

Education

Grade 12

Job description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB PURPOSE

BKBis looking for an energetic Loadmaster to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the driving of the truck, loading and offloading of livestock, as well as building pens, for Special and Stud auctions and to ensure that all auctions run smoothly. The candidate will also be responsible for the reparation of equipment for Special and Stud auctions.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES

• Grade 12 with at least 3 years’ relevant experience
• Valid EC license
• Valid PDP (Public Driver’s Permit)
• Must be fully bilingual (English/Afrikaans)

SKILLS

• Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Goal orientated
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills
• Good computer literacy
• Decision-making skills

KEY REPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE

• Responsible for effective and efficient logistics and administrative processes.
• Loading and offloading of livestock equipment at auctions and building of pens
• Completion and submission of proper accounts and offloading tickets
• Ensure all equipment and gates are maintained which includes welding(basic maintenance work)
• General auction site organization and related functions
• Management of wages employees
• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of company vehicles by following Company procedures
• Management of diesel consumption