Senior Dispatch & Fleet Manager

JVR Software; Durban; In loco; ZAR 350.000 - 550.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

JVR Software in Durban seeks an experienced Dispatch Manager to oversee daily dispatch operations, coordinate deliveries, and lead a multi-branch dispatch team. You will ensure orders are checked, packed, loaded, and secured for on-time delivery while maintaining stock accuracy and safety compliance.

The role requires strong fleet oversight, reporting, and administrative skills, with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and personnel management in a factory-like logistics environment.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of experience in a dispatch or logistics management position.
• Experience in glass processing, aluminium, manufacturing or similar factory environment.
• Proven experience managing and supervising a team.
• Strong understanding of dispatch procedures, stock control and delivery coordination.
• Computer literate with good administrative and reporting skills.
• Valid driver’s licence (advantageous).
• Previous experience managing a company fleet, preferably within a logistics, manufacturing or delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, fleet scheduling and driver management.
• Experience monitoring fuel consumption, vehicle expenses and fleet operating costs.
• Ability to manage multiple vehicles and drivers across different branches.
• Good administrative and reporting skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee the daily dispatch operations and ensure all orders are dispatched according to scheduled delivery dates.
• Ensure glass products are correctly checked, packed, loaded and secured before leaving the factory.
• Coordinate deliveries with drivers, production, sales and logistics departments.
• Manage, supervise and lead the dispatch team, including loaders, drivers and dispatch assistants.
• Maintain discipline, accountability and productivity within the department.
• Be a firm and fair leader who commands respect and can manage difficult personalities.
• Ensure all outgoing glass is checked against customer orders and job specifications.
• Prevent incorrect, damaged or incomplete orders from leaving the premises.
• Monitor stock movement and report discrepancies.
• Enforce strict health and safety procedures within the dispatch department.
• Ensure employees use the correct PPE and glass-handling equipment.
• Ensure loading areas remain clean, organised and safe.
• Provide daily dispatch reports to management.
• Monitor dispatch performance, delivery turnaround times and breakages.
• Report operational challenges and delays immediately.
• Oversee and manage the group’s fleet of delivery vehicles across all branches.
• Ensure vehicles are properly maintained, serviced and kept in good working condition.
• Monitor vehicle licences, roadworthy certificates, insurance and service schedules.
• Implement and monitor daily vehicle inspection checklists.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Fleet management

Logistics coordination

Dispatch procedures

Stock control

Administrative reporting

Valid driver’s license

Descrizione del lavoro

JVR Software in Durban seeks an experienced Dispatch Manager to oversee daily dispatch operations, coordinate deliveries, and lead a multi-branch dispatch team. You will ensure orders are checked, packed, loaded, and secured for on-time delivery while maintaining stock accuracy and safety compliance.

The role requires strong fleet oversight, reporting, and administrative skills, with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and personnel management in a factory-like logistics environment.