Transport Controller

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Controller to oversee transport services, ensuring efficient fleet management and high customer service levels. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, previous fleet experience, and be self-motivated. Benefits include medical aid, provident fund, and paid leave. Work hours are Monday to Friday with rotational weekends.

Benefits

Provident fund

Medical aid

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Qualifications

• Previous fleet controlling experience is an advantage.
• Transport management or similar qualification preferred.
• Code 14 driver’s license and PrDP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transport service requirements.
• Ensure fleet condition meets company standards.
• Supervise drivers and general assistants.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vehicle tracking systems

Job description

Overview

The Waste Control Division currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and organized Transport Controller to join their team. The Transport Controller’s primary purpose is to assist with organizing the logistics of the Waste Control operations to ensure smooth operation and that the requirements of the Waste Control clients are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day transport service requirements
• Accurate daily planning and effective usage of resources
• Daily briefing and debriefing of drivers
• Daily vehicle routing and scheduling
• Daily monitoring and tracking of vehicles
• Ensure highest possible customer service levels
• Ensure that the fleet is in a roadworthy condition and conforms to Company policy in terms of branding and cleanliness
• Effective supervision of Drivers and General Assistants
• Effective management of Drivers and General Assistants discipline, time keeping and attendance
• Effective communication and reporting on various platforms as required by the Company
• Liaise with Human Resources department in respect of any staff related issues that do arise
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety requirements are adhered to

Qualifying Criteria

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Previous Fleet controlling experience will be an added advantage
• Transport Management or similar qualification will be an added advantage
• Proven Leadership ability – must be able to lead by example
• Code 14 driver’s license and (PrDP) will be an advantage
• Basic Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel and Microsoft Office)
• Working knowledge of vehicle tracking systems

Qualifying Attributes

• Self-motivated, accurate, goal orientated and attention to detail
• Able to analyse and implement verbal instructions
• Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results (time management)
• Excellent communication, telephone & organizational skills
• Ability work independently and within a team
• Great customer skills

Other Information

Job title: Transport Controller

Reporting to: Transport Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits Include

• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Working Hours

Waste Control Transport Controller Operational Hours:

• Monday to Friday – 05:30 to 19:00 (a staggered work schedule will be provided)
• Weekends (Rotational) – 07:00 to 14:00
• Incumbent will be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.