Logistic Coordinator

Creative Leadership Solutions; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

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Company phone and data provided

Mileage reimbursement or fuel card

Descripción de la vacante

Creative Leadership Solutions in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator to manage loads, engage transporters, and safeguard margins across client accounts.

The role focuses on accurate load processing, rate negotiations, and timely reporting. Strong English communication, 13+ years in transport/logistics, and SA road-transport knowledge are essential. Willingness to travel and after-hours availability are expected.

Formación

• Minimum 13 years of experience in transport, logistics or supply chain.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Economics, Business Management or related field.
• Experience in road freight brokering or transport coordination.
• Knowledge of SA road transport operations and commodity corridors.
• Valid South African driver’s licence and vehicle.
• Willingness to travel and after-hours availability.
• Professional communication skills in English.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and process load requests accurately and timeously.
• Negotiate transporter rates within approved rate structures and allocate loads.
• Monitor active loads and provide regular client updates; resolve delays and incidents.
• Maintain accurate load registers and ensure proper documentation.
• Submit weekly operational reports and monitor PODs and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements; report any fraud or irregular activities immediately.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial acumen

Margin management

Problem solving

Time management

Excel

Load systems

Detail oriented

Educación

Diploma/Bachelors in Logistics/Supply Chain/Transport Economics/Business Management

Herramientas

Excel

Load systems

Descripción del empleo

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):

Relevant Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Economics, Business Management, or related field

Minimum applicable experience (years):

Minimum 13 years experience in transport, logistics, freight, or supply chain environment.

Required nature of experience:

Experience in road freight brokering or transport coordination.

Exposure to bulk commodity transport (chrome, coal, manganese, etc.) advantageous.

Experience managing multiple tasks and accounts simultaneously under pressure.

Working knowledge of transport documentation and load coordination processes.

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Commercial acumen and margin management understanding.

Problem-solving and time management skills.

Computer literacy (Excel, email, load systems).

Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy.

Knowledge of South African road transport operations and commodity corridors.

Other:

Valid South African Drivers Licence & Vehicle.

Willingness to travel when required.

After-hours availability when operationally required.

Professional communication skills in English.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OBJECTIVES

Client & Load Management

Receive and process load requests accurately and timeously.

Confirm client rates within agreed turnaround times.

Issue load instructions to transporters.

Monitor active loads and provide regular client updates.

Resolve load delays, breakdowns, and incidents efficiently.

Transporter Liaison

Allocate loads to approved transporters.

Negotiate transporter rates within approved rate structures.

Build and maintain strong transporter relationships.

Report transporter performance or compliance concerns.

Assist with onboarding new transporters and required documentation.

Commercial Performance

Achieve monthly load and revenue targets.

Protect company margins on every load.

Identify upsell and growth opportunities within accounts.

Support business development initiatives.

Maintain commercially sustainable transporter agreements.

Administration & Reporting

Maintain accurate load register records.

Ensure all load documentation is filed correctly and timeously.

Submit weekly operational reports.

Monitor outstanding PODs and disputes.

Maintain accurate real-time operational records.

Compliance & Security

Adhere to company SOPs and operational procedures.

Verify transporter compliance documentation.

Follow load security protocols on high-risk routes.

Report any fraud, theft, or irregular activities immediately.

Ensure compliance with transport and operational regulations.

Remuneration Offered

Market-related basic salary.

Performance-based commission structure.

Company cell phone and data provided.

Mileage reimbursement or fuel card for approved business travel.