Starke Ayres: Despatch Controller

Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African supplier of seeds is seeking a Despatch Controller in Kempton Park to manage all despatch processes effectively. The role requires 3+ years of experience in a retail distribution warehouse, strong team management skills, and fluency in Afrikaans and English. Responsibilities include supervising loading processes, invoicing, scheduling deliveries, and handling cash transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a retail distribution warehouse or depot.
• Experience in managing staff or drivers.
• Ability to efficiently schedule routes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise loading processes ensuring product security.
• Process Invoice and despatch documentation for sub-contractors.
• Schedule delivery times with customers and couriers.
• Handle cash transactions and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Warehousing expertise

Route planning

Team management

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Warehousing Diploma

Job description

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.

The following position has become available for a Despatch Controller, based in Kempton Park.

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

Responsibilities

• Despatch Management
  • Supervise all loading processes, ensuring product security.
• Invoice & Documentation Management
  • Ensure that all invoices are received in line with pre‑planned SAGE Route Planningplete and process all necessary despatch 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.
• 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

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (Essential)
• Warehousing Diploma (Ideal)
• Working in a retail distribution warehouse or depot 3+ years as a despatch clerk or similar.
• Experience managing staff / drivers
• Route planning and scheduling experience
• Own reliable transport
• Familiar with surrounding areas to plan routes
• Be able to speak / write both Afrikaans and English
• Working hours 07 :

30 Work Level Skilled
Job Type Permanent
Salary Market Related
EE Position
No Location Kempton Park