Logistics Coordinator (Driver Focus)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Career advancement

Health & wellness benefits

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to manage driver schedules, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries across the Gauteng region.

You will coordinate with drivers and customers, monitor performance, and support vehicle maintenance while contributing to efficiency, safety, and service excellence in our logistics network.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics coordination or fleet management.
• Strong understanding of transportation and delivery operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using logistics software and GPS tracking systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage drivers and liaise with stakeholders.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily schedules for a fleet of delivery drivers, assigning routes and ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Monitor driver performance and adherence to schedules, providing support and addressing any issues that arise.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Optimize delivery routes for fuel efficiency and time savings, utilizing logistics software and knowledge of the Gauteng region.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, driver logs, and operational performance metrics.
• Assist in managing vehicle maintenance schedules and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Fleet management

Driver management

Route optimization

GPS tracking

Communication

Tools

Logistics software

GPS tracking systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator with a strong focus on driver management and route optimization, based in Centurion, Gauteng . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our transportation fleet, managing schedules, and coordinating with drivers to meet delivery targets. You will play a key part in maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency within the logistics department. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between operational planning and on-the-ground execution, ensuring seamless communication and problem-solving for our driving team, while contributing to strategic improvements in our logistics network in Centurion .

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily schedules for a fleet of delivery drivers, assigning routes and ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Monitor driver performance and adherence to schedules, providing support and addressing any issues that arise.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Optimize delivery routes for fuel efficiency and time savings, utilizing logistics software and knowledge of the Gauteng region.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, driver logs, and operational performance metrics.
• Assist in managing vehicle maintenance schedules and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in logistics coordination or fleet management.
• Strong understanding of transportation and delivery operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in using logistics software and GPS tracking systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage drivers and liaise with stakeholders.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle pressure in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the logistics department.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A collaborative team environment focused on efficiency and innovation.