Remote Route & Delivery Ops Leader

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 on behalf of a major national logistics and delivery organization is seeking a fully remote Route & Delivery Operations Manager to oversee the delivery network across South Africa. This role requires a proven track record in route optimization, driver supervision and analytics to improve efficiency.

You will lead a remote team of drivers and dispatchers, monitor KPIs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Sales and Warehousing to optimize end-to-end operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in logistics and delivery operations management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of South African transportation laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for route optimization and delivery efficiency across the national network.
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of a large team of remote drivers and dispatchers.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, fuel efficiency, and operational costs.
• Utilize logistics software and data analytics to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service and Warehousing to ensure seamless operations.
• Develop and conduct training programs for drivers and operations staff.
• Lead and motivate the remote operations team to achieve performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Remote team management

Route planning software

Fleet management systems

Performance analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Logistics software

Fleet management systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 on behalf of a major national logistics and delivery organization is seeking a fully remote Route & Delivery Operations Manager to oversee the delivery network across South Africa. This role requires a proven track record in route optimization, driver supervision and analytics to improve efficiency.

You will lead a remote team of drivers and dispatchers, monitor KPIs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Sales and Warehousing to optimize end-to-end operations.