Remote Courier Dispatch Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus potential

Equipment provided

Career development

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Courier Dispatch Manager to oversee a nationwide delivery network from a home office setting in Pretoria. The role emphasizes proactive leadership, data-driven decision making, and optimization of last-mile operations to ensure timely and secure deliveries across South Africa.

You will manage dispatch software, GPS tracking, and a remote team of dispatchers and drivers, driving performance, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiencies in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in courier/logistics dispatch management with remote leadership experience.
• Experience using advanced dispatch software, route optimization tools, and GPS tracking systems.
• Strong team leadership and ability to manage a distributed workforce.
• Solid understanding of last-mile delivery operations and supply chain principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee remote courier dispatch operations with optimal route planning and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of dispatchers and drivers to high performance.
• Utilize dispatch software and GPS tracking to monitor fleet movements in real time.
• Ensure timely, secure deliveries and resolve disruptions in transit.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, reduce transit times, and cut costs.

Skills

Remote leadership

Logistics expertise

Route optimization

GPS tracking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS tracking systems

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Courier Dispatch Manager to oversee a nationwide delivery network from a home office setting in Pretoria. The role emphasizes proactive leadership, data-driven decision making, and optimization of last-mile operations to ensure timely and secure deliveries across South Africa.

You will manage dispatch software, GPS tracking, and a remote team of dispatchers and drivers, driving performance, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiencies in a dynamic,