Regional Delivery Lead — Hybrid, Growth & Optimization

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Medical aid and retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Delivery Manager to oversee Mossel Bay operations in the Western Cape. You will lead a team of drivers and dispatch staff, optimize routes and schedules, and ensure on-time, customer-focused deliveries across the region.

You will balance remote strategic planning with on-site leadership, manage budgets, and implement tech-driven improvements to enhance performance and service levels. A strong background in last-mile logistics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Admin or related field.
• 5+ years in logistics and delivery management, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proven last-mile delivery experience and route optimization.
• Strong knowledge of the Western Cape road network, esp. Mossel Bay area.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with fleet management software, CRM and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize daily delivery operations within the Mossel Bay region.
• Lead, train and motivate drivers and dispatch personnel.
• Develop efficient routes and schedules to maximize productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor performance, schedules, and customer service quality.
• Ensure compliance with traffic laws, policies and safety regulations.
• Manage fleet maintenance and vehicle condition.
• Analyze data to identify trends, bottlenecks and improvements.
• Collaborate with warehouse and customer service to resolve issues.
• Control operational budgets and fleet-related expenses.
• Adopt new technologies and processes to boost efficiency and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Last-mile logistics

Fleet management

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related

Tools

Fleet management software

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Delivery Manager to oversee Mossel Bay operations in the Western Cape. You will lead a team of drivers and dispatch staff, optimize routes and schedules, and ensure on-time, customer-focused deliveries across the region.

You will balance remote strategic planning with on-site leadership, manage budgets, and implement tech-driven improvements to enhance performance and service levels. A strong background in last-mile logistics is essential.