Senior Dispatch Lead — Long-Haul Logistics & Compliance

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund Contribution

Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor in Durban to lead long-haul dispatch operations. You will plan, monitor, and optimise loads, ensuring on-time deliveries and accurate system transactions while coordinating with drivers, transporters, and 3PLs.

The role requires supervisory experience, warehouse background, and proficiency with Syspro and MS Office. Forklift licensing and a valid driving licence are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3–5 years warehouse experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in dispatch, logistics or transport coordination.
• Valid forklift license and driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily long-haul dispatch activities from planning to execution.
• Ensure loads are accurately picked, checked and loaded according to dispatch plans.
• Maintain alignment between physical stock, documentation and system transactions.
• Monitor dispatch performance to meet scheduled timelines.
• Coordinate with transporters and 3PL providers to secure vehicles and schedules.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure compliance with legal load limits.
• Adjust dispatch plans based on operational constraints or delays.
• Communicate with drivers during transit and manage inter-warehouse transfers (SCTs) in Syspro.
• Reconcile system stock vs physical stock before releasing loads.
• Investigate discrepancies and unprocessed SCTs; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Logistics planning

Team supervision

Communication

MS Office

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Syspro

MS Office

Forklift license

Job description

Staff Unlimited Recruitment is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor in Durban to lead long-haul dispatch operations. You will plan, monitor, and optimise loads, ensuring on-time deliveries and accurate system transactions while coordinating with drivers, transporters, and 3PLs.

The role requires supervisory experience, warehouse background, and proficiency with Syspro and MS Office. Forklift licensing and a valid driving licence are advantageous.