Remote Logistics Dispatcher: Keep Deliveries on Track

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Flexible remote work schedule

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development in logistics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Dispatcher to manage transportation logistics from a home-based office in Richards Bay. You will coordinate drivers, monitor deliveries, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth operations while maintaining clear, proactive communication with clients and internal teams.

This full-time, remote role requires experience dispatching in logistics, proficiency with dispatch software and GPS tracking, and the ability to prioritize under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dispatcher in logistics or transportation is required.
• Proficiency with dispatch software and GPS tracking is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with drivers, clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process dispatch requests from clients and internal departments accurately and efficiently.
• Assign tasks to drivers based on location and requirements, optimizing routes.
• Monitor real-time vehicle locations and progress using dispatch software.
• Provide timely updates to drivers, clients and stakeholders on delivery status.
• Troubleshoot and resolve logistical problems with minimal disruption.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS tracking systems

Communication platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Dispatcher to manage transportation logistics from a home-based office in Richards Bay. You will coordinate drivers, monitor deliveries, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth operations while maintaining clear, proactive communication with clients and internal teams.

This full-time, remote role requires experience dispatching in logistics, proficiency with dispatch software and GPS tracking, and the ability to prioritize under pressure.