Remote Fleet Dispatcher & Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical & dental benefits

Provident fund

Flexible hours

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Dispatcher and Fleet Support professional to optimize delivery operations from a home office. You will coordinate dispatch for a vehicle fleet, communicate with drivers, and monitor progress using GPS tracking and dispatch software across regions in South Africa.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in dispatching or fleet management, strong remote communication skills, and solid knowledge of transport regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in dispatching or fleet management.
• Proficient with dispatch software and GPS tracking.
• Excellent remote communication and team coordination.
• Ability to work independently from a home-office.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily dispatch operations for a fleet of vehicles.
• Communicate with drivers to assign routes and monitor progress.
• Use dispatch software and GPS tracking to monitor locations.
• Identify and resolve delays, breakdowns, or exceptions.
• Coordinate with maintenance for servicing and repairs.
• Maintain dispatch logs and driver records.
• Respond to inquiries from drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Optimize routes based on real-time conditions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Provide support to drivers and foster positive working relationships.

Skills

Communication

Remote leadership

Problem solving

Independent work

Regulations knowledge

Logistics experience

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS tracking

Fleet software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Dispatcher and Fleet Support professional to optimize delivery operations from a home office. You will coordinate dispatch for a vehicle fleet, communicate with drivers, and monitor progress using GPS tracking and dispatch software across regions in South Africa.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in dispatching or fleet management, strong remote communication skills, and solid knowledge of transport regulations.