Logistic Supervisor

Henred Fruehauf; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Henred Fruehauf in Johannesburg is seeking a hands-on Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily operations, coordinate drivers, trucks, and loading activities, and ensure efficient fleet utilisation. The role requires strong planning and organisational skills, ability to work under pressure, and experience with logistics or fleet systems.

A valid code 14 license would be advantageous. Join a busy team focused on timely service delivery and data-driven reporting, with opportunities to optimise

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, fleet, logistics or operations supervision.
• Strong understanding of truck and trailer operations.
• Computer literacy with the ability to work on logistics systems.
• Ability to track trailer utilisation and allocate trailers accurately

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily truck, driver and trailer movements.
• Ensure vehicles and drivers are assigned to the correct routes and loading points.
• Monitor fleet and trailer movements through tracking systems.
• Liaise with drivers, loading points, warehouses and internal departments.
• Coordinate loading, offloading and yard activities.
• Manage trailer allocations and utilisation within Johannesburg operations.
• Monitor and update trailer assignments on the transport management system to ensure accurate allocation of trailers to drivers and trucks.
• Capture and maintain operational data and completed trips.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance, repairs and follow-up actions.
• Manage operational administration and reporting requirements.

Skills

Fleet operations

Logistics planning

Transport tracking

Communication

Data entry

Maintenance coordination

Tools

Transport management system

GPS tracking

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a hands-on and highly organised Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily Johannesburg logistics operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating drivers, trucks, trailers, loading activities and operational administration while ensuring efficient fleet utilisation and service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage daily truck, driver and trailer movements.

Ensure vehicles and drivers are assigned to the correct routes and loading points.

Monitor fleet and trailer movements through tracking systems.

Liaise with drivers, loading points, warehouses and internal departments.

Coordinate loading, offloading and yard activities.

Manage trailer allocations and utilisation within Johannesburg operations.

Monitor and update trailer assignments on the transport management system to ensure accurate allocation of trailers to drivers and trucks.

Capture and maintain operational data and completed trips.

Coordinate vehicle maintenance, repairs and follow-up actions.

Manage operational administration and reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Previous experience in transport, fleet, logistics or operations supervision.

Strong understanding of truck and trailer operations.

Computer literate with the ability to work on logistics, fleet or transport management systems.

Ability to track and monitor trailer utilisation and allocate trailers accurately to vehicles and drivers.

Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Valid driver's code 14 licence will be advantageous.