Starke Ayres : Despatch Controller

Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Despatch Controller to oversee the dispatch process efficiently. This role involves managing labour, ensuring proper documentation, and coordinating deliveries to meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in warehouse operations and a keen eye for detail. Join a forward-thinking company that values efficiency and customer satisfaction, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the dispatch operations.

Qualifications

• Essential: Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
• Ideal: Warehousing Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient vehicle loading and off-loading.
• Complete and process all necessary dispatch documentation.
• Arrange collection and delivery appointments.

Skills

Labour Management

Container Inspection

Documentation Management

Delivery Scheduling

Cash Handling

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Warehousing Diploma

Job description

Company Overview

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower, and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting.

Position: Despatch Controller

Location: Kempton Park

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure that all dispatches are executed promptly and efficiently in line with customer requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Labour & Container Management

• Request labour support from the Depot Manager to ensure efficient vehicle loading and off-loading.
• Inspect containers for defects before loading and report findings to the Depot Supervisor.
• Oversee safe and damage-free loading of containers for transit.
• Supervise all loading and off-loading processes, ensuring product security.

Invoice & Documentation Management

• Ensure all invoices are received in line with pre-planned SAMIS Route Planning.
• Complete and process all necessary dispatch documentation for sub-contractors and couriers.
• Maintain proper filing and matching of proof of delivery (POD) documents with relevant orders/invoices.
• Track and report any outstanding PODs to the Depot Supervisor.

Delivery Scheduling & Coordination

• Arrange collection and delivery appointments with sub-contractors and couriers.
• Schedule delivery times with both customers and COD customers.
• Ensure a fully completed and signed POD is received for all dispatched goods.

Cash Handling & Financial Transactions

• Receive and sign for COD payments collected by drivers and forward them to the Admin Clerk at the end of each day.
• Ensure signatures are obtained for all money transfers between depot personnel.

Requirements

• Qualifications
• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (Essential)
• Warehousing Diploma (Ideal)

Experience

• Working in a warehouse or depot for 2+ years

Work Level

• Skilled

Job Type

• Permanent

Salary

• Market Related

EE Position

• No

Location

• Kempton Park