Strategic Transport Estimator & Logistics Coordinator

Greys Personnel; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Personnel in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Transport Estimator and Operations Coordinator to prepare fast and competitive quotes for Linehaul, FCL/LCL, airfreight and related transport services. You will liaise with clients and third-party suppliers, coordinate couriers and crane subcontractors, and monitor shipments across Johannesburg and Durban.

The role requires strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport estimating and operational coordination.
• Experience in FCL, LCL, linehaul, airfreight, breakbulk, abnormal, crane hire, rigging or over-border transport.
• Good understanding of 3PL and 4PL logistics services.
• Experience working with clients and third-party transport suppliers.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Own reliable transport and a valid drivers licence.
• Willingness to travel to Durban if and when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fast, accurate and competitive estimates for: Linehaul, FCL and LCL transport; Airfreight transport; Crane hire, rigging and abnormal loads; Breakbulk and over-border transport; Warehousing.
• Follow up on submitted estimates to secure bookings.
• Liaise with clients and provide regular tracking updates and ETAs.
• Coordinate third-party transporters, crane and rigging subcontractors.
• Work closely with the FCL, LCL, Airfreight and Warehouse teams in Johannesburg and Durban.
• Monitor collections, deliveries, container movements, packing and unpacking.
• Collect, check and submit PODs before weekly and monthly cut-off dates.
• Keep all operational systems and tracking sheets updated in real time.
• Resolve or escape delays and operational problems promptly.
• Protect company margins when obtaining supplier rates and preparing quotations.

Skills

Transport estimating

Operational coordination

Client coordination

Excel

Google Sheets

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Greys Personnel in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Transport Estimator and Operations Coordinator to prepare fast and competitive quotes for Linehaul, FCL/LCL, airfreight and related transport services. You will liaise with clients and third-party suppliers, coordinate couriers and crane subcontractors, and monitor shipments across Johannesburg and Durban.

The role requires strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to travel as needed.