Transport Controller

JustTheJob.co.za; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Controller to manage a team overseeing bakery truck operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, managing fleet expenses, and guaranteeing the roadworthiness of vehicles. Candidates should have a strong background in logistics and fleet management, and the ability to maintain high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Matric or Equivalent is essential.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic is required for commercial vehicles.
• Diploma in Logistics or similar is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team for the roadworthiness and cleanliness of bakery trucks.
• Ensure legal compliance and support OTIF deliveries.
• Track fleet expenses to minimize costs.

Skills

Fleet management planning and resourcing

Fleet cost analysis skills

Safe working practices

MS Office proficiency

Supervisory skills

Supplier management

Experience with Great Plains / DRM / OTI / Similar systems

Education

Matric or Equivalent

Qualified Diesel Mechanic – Commercial Vehicles

Diploma in Logistics or similar

Job description

Transport Controller - Vereeniging

Job Description

Purpose: To manage a team of employees responsible for ensuring the roadworthiness and cleanliness of bakery trucks, and that they are ready on time for loading and deliveries according to scheduled times.

Main Objectives

1. Ensure legal compliance and support OTIF deliveries by maintaining an appropriate number of clean, roadworthy trucks per route, aligned with hygiene standards (FSSC 22000), AARTO SOPs, and RACI matrix requirements.
2. Ensure cost-effective bakery deliveries through detailed fleet expense tracking and monitoring, with timely action on identified gaps to minimize cents per kilometre.
3. Guarantee roadworthy vehicles via management of preventative maintenance, ensuring annual "certificate of fitness" for each truck is obtained on time before expiry, in collaboration with the corporate bakery distribution team.
4. Create a high-performing transport team through recruitment, training, coaching, and supervision of staff responsible for truck cleaning and maintenance, in line with the Premier Way.
5. Prevent theft, protect fleet assets, and support cost-effective deliveries by ensuring trucks are fitted with vehicle monitoring systems through preferred suppliers.
6. Minimize brand-related risks caused by accidents and incidents.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric or Equivalent – Essential
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic – Commercial Vehicles – Essential
• Diploma in Logistics or similar – Desirable

Experience Requirements

• Transport Controller / Fleet Manager role – 3-5 Years (Essential)
• Supervisory Experience – 3-5 Years (Essential)

Key Outputs & Skills

1. Fleet management planning and resourcing
2. Fleet cost analysis skills
3. Safe working practices
4. MS Office proficiency
5. Supervisory skills
6. Supplier management
7. Experience with Great Plains / DRM / OTI / Similar systems

Other Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure
• Availability for 24/7 standby