Logistics & Dispatch Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is supporting a Mossel Bay-based logistics client in recruiting a seasoned Logistics & Dispatch Manager to lead the dispatch team and optimize daily transport operations.

You will supervise dispatchers, coordinate with drivers and warehouse staff, and liaise with clients to meet delivery schedules, drive efficiency, and uphold safety and regulatory standards across the Western Cape region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a logistics or dispatch management role.
• Demonstrated experience in route planning and optimization software.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of transportation regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in using dispatch software and related logistics technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all daily dispatch operations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Develop and optimize delivery routes to maximize efficiency and minimize transit times and costs.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the dispatch team to achieve performance goals.
• Coordinate effectively with drivers, warehouse staff, and customer service representatives.
• Monitor fleet performance, driver adherence to schedules, and vehicle availability.
• Implement and enforce company policies and safety procedures within the dispatch department.

Skills

Route optimization

Leadership

Dispatch software

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic logistics operation based in Mossel Bay , is seeking an experienced Logistics & Dispatch Manager to lead their dispatch team. This senior role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing daily transport operations, optimizing routes, and ensuring the efficient movement of goods. You will be responsible for supervising dispatchers, coordinating with drivers, and liaising with clients to meet delivery schedules and operational targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of the logistics landscape in the Western Cape region, contributing to the company's reputation for reliability and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all daily dispatch operations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Develop and optimize delivery routes to maximize efficiency and minimize transit times and costs.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the dispatch team to achieve performance goals.
• Coordinate effectively with drivers, warehouse staff, and customer service representatives.
• Monitor fleet performance, driver adherence to schedules, and vehicle availability.
• Implement and enforce company policies and safety procedures within the dispatch department.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a logistics or dispatch management role.
• Demonstrated experience in route planning and optimization software.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of transportation regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in using dispatch software and related logistics technology.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the logistics operations in a key regional hub.
• Continuous professional development and training programs.
• A stimulating work environment within a growing company in Mossel Bay .