Remote Dispatch & Logistics Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and remote work

Opportunity to work flexibly from home

Access to professional development

Remote collaboration culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator to manage transport operations from home, serving Mossel Bay and beyond. This role focuses on optimizing delivery schedules, coordinating with drivers, and ensuring efficient flow of goods.

You will coordinate remotely, track movements in real time, and maintain accurate records to support a reliable and customer-focused logistics network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, dispatch, or transport coordination.
• Knowledge of transportation management systems and route planning software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in communication tools and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily dispatch operations, assigning routes and vehicles to drivers remotely.
• Communicate effectively with drivers via phone, email, and dispatch software to provide instructions and updates.
• Track vehicle movements and delivery progress in real-time, ensuring adherence to schedules.
• Address and resolve any logistical challenges or disruptions promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of dispatches, deliveries, and driver performance metrics.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to coordinate delivery requirements and provide status updates.

Skills

Logistics management

Dispatching

Route planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Remote coordination

Tools

Transportation management systems

Route planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Dispatch and Logistics Coordinator to manage transport operations from home, serving Mossel Bay and beyond. This role focuses on optimizing delivery schedules, coordinating with drivers, and ensuring efficient flow of goods.

You will coordinate remotely, track movements in real time, and maintain accurate records to support a reliable and customer-focused logistics network.