Senior Remote Dispatcher: Route Optimization & Leadership

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybride; ZAR 420 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Health insurance

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Dispatcher to manage transportation operations remotely. You will optimize routes, assign drivers, manage schedules and respond to changes and emergencies, ensuring safety and reliability across the network.

The role emphasizes strong logistics knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to make quick, effective decisions in a remote setting. A proactive mindset and leadership skills are essential for success in this fully remote

Qualifications

• Minimum proven experience as a Dispatcher, preferably in a senior/lead role.
• Strong knowledge of dispatch software and GPS tracking systems.
• Solid understanding of logistics, route planning and fleet management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure.
• Experience working effectively in a remote setting.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily dispatch operations for a fleet of vehicles.
• Assign drivers and vehicles to routes and delivery schedules.
• Monitor driver activities and vehicle locations in real-time.
• Optimize routes for efficiency, fuel economy, and timeliness.
• Respond to operational changes, emergencies and customer needs promptly.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and safety policies.
• Maintain dispatch records, logs and confirmations.
• Train and mentor junior dispatchers as needed.
• Analyze dispatch data to identify trends and improvements.

Connaissances

Dispatcher leadership

Route optimization

GPS tracking

Logistics knowledge

Remote work

Formation

High school diploma

Logistics degree (plus)

Outils

Dispatch software

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Dispatcher to manage transportation operations remotely. You will optimize routes, assign drivers, manage schedules and respond to changes and emergencies, ensuring safety and reliability across the network.

The role emphasizes strong logistics knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to make quick, effective decisions in a remote setting. A proactive mindset and leadership skills are essential for success in this fully remote