Road Freight Transport Planner — Optimize Routes & Deliveries

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Sur place; ZAR 201 000 - 335 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund options

Professional development

Team environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) invites an experienced Transport Planner to optimize road freight routes, schedule vehicle movements, and coordinate with drivers to ensure timely, safe deliveries.

The ideal candidate understands South African road transport, uses route planning software and TM systems, and can maintain accurate transport records while communicating with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Planner or similar logistics role.
• Strong knowledge of route planning software and TM systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Nelspruit road networks.
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance and driver hours regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsabilités

• Plan and schedule daily transportation routes for road freight, optimizing for time, cost, and fuel efficiency.
• Coordinate with drivers to assign loads, provide route instructions, and monitor progress.
• Ensure compliance with traffic laws, regulations, and safety policies.
• Communicate delivery schedules and delays with customers and stakeholders.
• Maintain records of transport activities, mileage, delivery times, and exceptions.
• Use transport management software to track shipments and manage fleet resources.

Connaissances

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Route optimization

Communication

Time management

Outils

Route planning software

Transportation management systems

Description du poste

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) invites an experienced Transport Planner to optimize road freight routes, schedule vehicle movements, and coordinate with drivers to ensure timely, safe deliveries.

The ideal candidate understands South African road transport, uses route planning software and TM systems, and can maintain accurate transport records while communicating with customers and internal teams.