Logistics Controller (Stellenbosch)

Dixie Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund contribution

100% Medical aid for the employee and

Life and risk cover

Short-term gap cover

Performance-based annual bonus

20 days annual leave

Job summary

Dixie Recruitment in Stellenbosch is seeking a Logistics Controller to coordinate high-volume commodity movements, manage invoicing and financial administration, and ensure timely deliveries. The role demands accuracy, strong administration, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include liaising with customers, transporters and internal teams, maintaining Excel schedules, and supporting month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field.
• 4–6 years proven experience in logistics coordination.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, with large data sets.
• Understanding of invoicing, credit notes, statements and basic financial principles.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience in FMCG, agricultural, commodity trading or high-volume environments is advantageous.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Very high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information and significant financial values.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work additional hours during month-end.
• Clear criminal and credit checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of commodity loads from silos to mills according to contract requirements.
• Manage daily logistics across allocated customer accounts and tonnages.
• Liaise with customers, transporters, mills and internal departments for seamless delivery.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve issues within tight deadlines.
• Process and verify invoices, credit notes, statements and supply documentation.
• Submit accurate documentation to Finance for payment.
• Maintain accurate Excel schedules, reports and transaction records.
• Manage high volumes of logistics transactions with high accuracy.
• Monitor allocated tonnages and customer requirements.
• Provide consistent communication and updates to customers.
• Identify discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with Logistics Team Lead and wider team to maintain service levels.
• Support month-end processes and work extra hours when required.
• Learn and use the company's internal trading and logistics system.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Data handling

Education

Matric

Diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Excel

Job description

LOGISTICS CONTROLLER, Stellenbosch

Our client is looking for an exceptional Logistics Controller to join a fast-paced commodity logistics environment where accuracy, strong administration and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This role is responsible for coordinating high-volume commodity movements while managing customer interaction, invoicing, financial administration and delivery requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Matric andDiploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field

• Proven experience in logistics coordination (4-6 years), preferably within a fast-paced environment

• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and working with large volumes of data

• Sound understanding of invoicing, credit notes, statements and basic financial principles

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Experience working with logistics, supply chain, FMCG, agricultural, commodity trading, fruit or a similar high-volume environment will be advantageous

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Must be comfortable working with significant financial values and confidential information

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Must be willing to work additional hours when required, particularly during month-end

• Clear criminal and credit checks

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of commodity loads from silos to mills and ensure deliveries are completed according to contract requirements

• Manage daily logistics requirements across allocated customer accounts and tonnages

• Liaise with customers, transporters, mills and internal departments to ensure seamless delivery execution

• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve logistical issues within tight deadlines

• Process and verify invoices, credit notes, statements and supply documentation

• Submit accurate documentation to Finance for payment and ensure financial information is correctly captured

• Maintain accurate Excel schedules, reports and transaction records

• Manage high volumes of logistics transactions while maintaining accuracy

• Monitor allocated tonnages and customer requirements

• Ensure customers receive consistent communication and updates

• Identify discrepancies, investigate issues and take ownership of corrective action

• Work closely with the Logistics Team Lead and wider logistics team to maintain service levels

• Support month-end processes and work additional hours when required

• Learn and utilise the company's internal trading and logistics system

Package & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration, negotiable based on experience

• Provident fund contribution

• 100% Medical aid for the employee and family

• Life and risk cover

• Short-term gap cover

• Performance-based annual bonus

• 20 days annual leave