Remote Dispatch & Logistics Coordinator (Flexible Hours)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office stipend

Performance incentives

Remote team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly organized Remote Dispatch Coordinator to manage national logistics entirely from a remote setting. You will coordinate dispatch operations, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries while communicating with drivers and clients.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in dispatching, route planning, and using GPS/TMS software, plus excellent digital communication skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset for remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in dispatching/logistics, especially remotely.
• Strong knowledge of dispatching principles and route planning.
• Experience with GPS tracking and TMS software is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily dispatch operations for a national fleet.
• Use logistics software to track vehicle movements and deliveries.
• Serve as main contact for drivers and clients, resolving issues.
• Communicate delivery status and delays to customers and teams.
• Optimize routes to reduce transit times and costs.
• Monitor driver performance and adherence to schedules.
• Verify delivery documentation and maintain records.
• Collaborate with fleet maintenance for servicing and repairs.

Skills

Dispatching

Route planning

Logistics software

Digital communication tools

Remote work

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS tracking

TMS

Slack

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly organized Remote Dispatch Coordinator to manage national logistics entirely from a remote setting. You will coordinate dispatch operations, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries while communicating with drivers and clients.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in dispatching, route planning, and using GPS/TMS software, plus excellent digital communication skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset for remote work.