Logistics and Dispatch Clerk

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance options

Training and development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Bloemfontein location

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a proactive Logistics and Dispatch Clerk to manage dispatch operations, coordinate with warehouse and carriers, and ensure accurate orders and timely deliveries.

You will handle documentation, track shipments, and maintain schedules in a hybrid office/field setting, with training and development opportunities in a dynamic local team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dispatch or logistics administrative role.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with shipping procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming dispatch orders accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure orders are picked, packed, and ready for dispatch.
• Schedule transportation with third-party carriers or internal fleet.
• Prepare all necessary dispatch documentation, including delivery notes and manifests.
• Track shipments and provide updates to customers or internal departments.
• Address and resolve any dispatch-related issues or discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Logistics and Dispatch Clerk to manage and coordinate the dispatch of goods from their facility in Bloemfontein . This role requires a keen eye for detail to ensure all orders are processed accurately and efficiently, liaising between the warehouse and transportation teams. You will play a key role in maintaining delivery schedules and resolving any issues that may impact dispatch operations. This position offers a mix of office-based administrative duties and on-site coordination, providing valuable experience within the Free State logistics landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Process incoming dispatch orders accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure orders are picked, packed, and ready for dispatch.
• Schedule transportation with third-party carriers or internal fleet.
• Prepare all necessary dispatch documentation, including delivery notes and manifests.
• Track shipments and provide updates to customers or internal departments.
• Address and resolve any dispatch-related issues or discrepancies promptly.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a dispatch or logistics administrative role.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with shipping procedures and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Health insurance options.
• Training and development opportunities in logistics.
• A dynamic team environment in Bloemfontein .