Remote Logistics Dispatcher & Route Optimizer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Supportive virtual team

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Dispatcher to coordinate logistics operations from a distance. You will manage drivers, optimize routes, and ensure timely, efficient movement of goods for clients across regions, with potential routes near Stellenbosch.

This remote-first role requires exceptional communication, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and fluency with dispatch software and logistics principles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dispatcher in logistics or transportation.
• Proficiency with dispatch and fleet management software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage driver schedules and locations in real-time.
• Assign loads to drivers efficiently.
• Optimize delivery routes to maximize efficiency.
• Communicate updates and support to drivers.
• Address and resolve issues during transit.
• Maintain accurate records of dispatches and deliveries.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Fleet management familiarity

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Remote work independence

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS/tracking systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Dispatcher to coordinate logistics operations from a distance. You will manage drivers, optimize routes, and ensure timely, efficient movement of goods for clients across regions, with potential routes near Stellenbosch.

This remote-first role requires exceptional communication, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and fluency with dispatch software and logistics principles.