Regional Delivery Supervisor: Route & Fleet Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Regional Delivery Supervisor to oversee delivery operations in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead a team of drivers, optimize routes and monitor performance to ensure safe, timely deliveries and regulatory compliance.

In this hands-on role you will coordinate with dispatch and warehouse teams, implement efficient processes, and drive continuous improvement while focusing on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a supervisory role within logistics or delivery operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing a drivers team.
• Strong knowledge of route planning, dispatching and fleet principles.
• Familiarity with road safety regulations and SA transport laws.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficient with dispatch software and fleet management tools.
• Valid professional driving permit (Code 10 or 14) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of delivery drivers with coaching and performance reviews.
• Plan and optimize daily delivery routes for efficiency, timeliness and cost control.
• Monitor driver performance, schedules, and safety protocol adherence.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections and ensure fleet is well maintained.
• Investigate and resolve delivery-related issues and customer complaints promptly.
• Ensure accurate completion of manifests, logs and required documentation.
• Enforce company policies for delivery operations and driver conduct.
• Collaborate with warehouse and sales to align shipment readiness and schedules.
• Maintain emphasis on safety and a safe working environment for the team.
• Analyze delivery data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Route planning

Fleet management

Dispatch software

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Regional Delivery Supervisor to oversee delivery operations in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead a team of drivers, optimize routes and monitor performance to ensure safe, timely deliveries and regulatory compliance.

In this hands-on role you will coordinate with dispatch and warehouse teams, implement efficient processes, and drive continuous improvement while focusing on safety and customer satisfaction.