Senior Dispatch Leader - Sandton, Strategic Ops

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive senior-level salary with/

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Dispatch Manager to lead the dispatch operations for a major transport and logistics client. You will oversee a large vehicle fleet, drive efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction, and shape dispatch strategy.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, deep knowledge of dispatch software and GPS tracking, and a proven track record of delivering cost and service improvements in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transport dispatch or logistics management, at senior/supervisory level.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong knowledge of dispatch software, GPS tracking, and fleet tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of dispatchers to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Oversee planning and scheduling of all vehicle dispatches to meet targets.
• Develop and implement optimized routing strategies to reduce costs.
• Monitor fleet performance and driver adherence to schedules and policies.
• Ensure compliance with transport laws and safety standards.
• Coordinate communication between drivers, customers, and operations.
• Analyze dispatch data to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Maintain relationships with transport partners and suppliers.
• Handle escalated issues related to dispatch and delivery operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Dispatch software

GPS tracking

Fleet management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Decision making

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS tracking

Fleet management software

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Dispatch Manager to lead the dispatch operations for a major transport and logistics client. You will oversee a large vehicle fleet, drive efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction, and shape dispatch strategy.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, deep knowledge of dispatch software and GPS tracking, and a proven track record of delivering cost and service improvements in fast-paced environments.