Senior Driver & Logistics Coordinator - Route Mastery

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Health and safety program

Regular performance reviews

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a skilled Professional Driver & Logistics Coordinator to ensure timely, safe deliveries and to support efficient transport scheduling.

The role requires a PDP and a Code 10+ license, at least 5 years of professional driving experience, route planning ability, and the stamina to lift up to 25 kg. You will inspect vehicles, log driving hours, and communicate with dispatch and clients to keep operations running smoothly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Valid PDP and Code 10+ driver's license required.
• 5+ years of professional driving experience in logistics/transport.
• Experience in route planning and basic logistical coordination.
• Excellent driving record with no major traffic violations.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 kg as required.
• Familiarity with Pietermaritzburg road networks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vehicles to various destinations within and beyond Pietermaritzburg.
• Plan and optimize delivery routes to maximize efficiency and minimize transit times.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain logs of driving hours, deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Communicate delivery status with dispatch and clients.
• Coordinate movement of goods and troubleshoot logistic challenges.
• Ensure compliance with traffic laws and company safety policies.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Uphold the company's reputation for reliability and professionalism.

Skills

Professional Driver

Route planning

GPS navigation

Communication

Independent work

Tools

GPS navigation devices

Mobile devices

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a skilled Professional Driver & Logistics Coordinator to ensure timely, safe deliveries and to support efficient transport scheduling.

The role requires a PDP and a Code 10+ license, at least 5 years of professional driving experience, route planning ability, and the stamina to lift up to 25 kg. You will inspect vehicles, log driving hours, and communicate with dispatch and clients to keep operations running smoothly and professionally.