Senior Dispatch Manager – Glass & Fleet Ops

Riseup Management; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Riseup Management in Durban seeks an experienced Dispatch & Logistics Supervisor to lead daily dispatch operations, coordinate deliveries, and supervise a team of drivers and loaders. The role focuses on accuracy, efficiency, and safety across all dispatch activities.

You will ensure orders are dispatched on time, monitor stock movements, and provide performance reports to management. A background in factory logistics is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a dispatch or logistics management role.
• Experience in a factory environment advantageous.
• Proven track record supervising a team.
• Strong dispatch, stock control and delivery coordination knowledge.
• Computer literacy with good admin/reporting skills.
• Valid driver’s license advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dispatch operations and ensure orders meet scheduled delivery dates.
• Ensure glass products are checked, packed, loaded and secured before leaving the factory.
• Coordinate deliveries with drivers, production, sales and logistics departments.
• Lead and supervise the dispatch team (loaders, drivers, assistants).
• Maintain discipline, accountability and productivity within the department.
• Provide daily dispatch reports to management and monitor performance.
• Oversee fleet across all branches and ensure vehicles are maintained and compliant.
• Enforce health and safety procedures in the dispatch department.

Skills

Dispatch management

Team supervision

Stock control

Delivery coordination

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Job description

Riseup Management in Durban seeks an experienced Dispatch & Logistics Supervisor to lead daily dispatch operations, coordinate deliveries, and supervise a team of drivers and loaders. The role focuses on accuracy, efficiency, and safety across all dispatch activities.

You will ensure orders are dispatched on time, monitor stock movements, and provide performance reports to management. A background in factory logistics is highly valued.