Remote Driver Coordinator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Access to modern dispatch/tracking IT

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Driver Coordinator to manage a team of drivers from a home-based setting in the Eastern Cape. You will oversee route planning, schedules, and act as the primary contact for operations while leveraging technology for real-time fleet monitoring.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote environment, within a dynamic logistics team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in driver coordination, dispatch, or logistics management.
• Proficiency with dispatch software, GPS tracking, and remote communication tools.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule daily routes for a team of drivers, ensuring maximum efficiency and adherence to delivery timelines.
• Monitor driver activities, vehicle status, and delivery progress using real-time tracking software.
• Serve as the main point of contact for drivers, providing support, addressing concerns, and disseminating important information.
• Proactively identify and resolve logistical challenges, such as delays, route changes, or vehicle issues.
• Maintain accurate records of driver performance, delivery statistics, and operational data.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure seamless logistics operations.

Skills

Driver coordination

Dispatch software

GPS tracking

Remote communication tools

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS tracking

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and communicative Remote Driver Coordinator to manage their delivery personnel and operations from a home-based setting. This pivotal role involves overseeing a team of drivers, ensuring efficient route planning, managing schedules, and acting as the primary point of contact for operational queries. You will leverage technology to monitor fleet activities, troubleshoot issues in real-time, and maintain high standards of service delivery across the Eastern Cape . This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule daily routes for a team of drivers, ensuring maximum efficiency and adherence to delivery timelines.
• Monitor driver activities, vehicle status, and delivery progress using real-time tracking software .
• Serve as the main point of contact for drivers, providing support, addressing concerns, and disseminating important information.
• Proactively identify and resolve logistical challenges, such as delays, route changes, or vehicle issues.
• Maintain accurate records of driver performance, delivery statistics, and operational data.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure seamless logistics operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in driver coordination , dispatch, or logistics management.
• Proficiency with dispatch software, GPS tracking, and remote communication tools .
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Access to modern dispatch and tracking technology.
• Opportunities for professional development in logistics operations.
• A supportive remote team culture focused on collaboration and efficiency.