Logistics Supervisor: Fleet & Dispatch Lead (Johannesburg)

Henred Fruehauf; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Henred Fruehauf is seeking a hands-on Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily Johannesburg logistics operations, coordinating drivers, trucks, trailers and loading activities while ensuring efficient fleet utilisation and service delivery.

You will liaise with drivers, loading points, warehouses and internal departments, manage trailer allocations, and track movements using transport management systems. Strong planning and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Strong communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Code 14 licence advantage

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Henred Fruehauf is seeking a hands-on Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily Johannesburg logistics operations, coordinating drivers, trucks, trailers and loading activities while ensuring efficient fleet utilisation and service delivery.

You will liaise with drivers, loading points, warehouses and internal departments, manage trailer allocations, and track movements using transport management systems. Strong planning and communication skills are essential.