Remote Dispatch & Logistics Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary package

Laptop and software provided

Online training resources

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator. This fully remote role enables you to manage logistics from home, coordinating dispatch schedules and ensuring efficient delivery operations across regions.

The ideal candidate excels in communication, detail-orientation, and multitasking within a virtual environment, serving as the link between drivers, customers, and the operations team to ensure timely nationwide deliveries.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills and ability to multitask in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration with drivers and internal teams.
• Experience with dispatch software, GPS tracking, and remote coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily dispatch schedules for delivery fleet.
• Track shipments in real-time and provide updates to customers and teams.
• Communicate with drivers to issue instructions and resolve issues on the road.
• Optimize routes to improve efficiency and reduce transit times and costs.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve delivery-related issues promptly.
• Maintain digital records of dispatch activities and statuses.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams on loading/unloading processes.
• Monitor driver performance and adherence to schedules.
• Identify and address logistical challenges proactively.
• Liaise with third-party logistics providers as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Logistics degree (preferred)

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS tracking

Communication tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator. This fully remote role enables you to manage logistics from home, coordinating dispatch schedules and ensuring efficient delivery operations across regions.

The ideal candidate excels in communication, detail-orientation, and multitasking within a virtual environment, serving as the link between drivers, customers, and the operations team to ensure timely nationwide deliveries.