Remote Dispatcher: Route & Driver Coordination

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office setup allowance

Health benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Dispatcher to join its logistics team. You will coordinate deliveries, assign routes to drivers, monitor progress, and resolve issues from a remote location using dispatch software.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, problem-solving and multitasking abilities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and maintain accurate dispatch records while collaborating with internal teams. This role offers remote work and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dispatcher or logistics coordination role.
• Proficiency with dispatch management software and communication tools.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure in a remote setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign delivery routes to drivers based on location and urgency.
• Monitor driver progress and communicate updates to customers and internal teams.
• Respond to driver inquiries and assist in resolving delivery issues or delays.
• Utilize dispatch software to track shipments and manage fleet capacity effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of dispatch activities and operational logs.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient logistics operations.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Remote coordination

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Dispatcher to join its logistics team. You will coordinate deliveries, assign routes to drivers, monitor progress, and resolve issues from a remote location using dispatch software.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, problem-solving and multitasking abilities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and maintain accurate dispatch records while collaborating with internal teams. This role offers remote work and growth opportunities.