Transport Coordinator

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-the-job training

Team environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an energetic Transport Coordinator to manage day-to-day logistics. You will coordinate drivers, schedule deliveries, and ensure shipments are handled safely and efficiently across the Limpopo region.

You’ll be the main point of contact for drivers, clients, and internal teams, maintain schedules, monitor progress, and drive high customer satisfaction in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport coordination, dispatch, or logistics roles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with dispatch or fleet management software.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Familiarity with the Polokwane transport sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate the dispatch of vehicles and drivers for timely deliveries and pickups.
• Monitor driver activities and delivery progress, ensuring adherence to schedules and routes.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers, providing them with necessary information and support.
• Process delivery documents, logs, and reports accurately and efficiently.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve transportation-related issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and traffic laws.

Skills

Dispatch coordination

Time management

Communication

Multitasking under pressure

Fleet software

Local Polokwane knowledge

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS tracking systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing logistics company in Polokwane , is looking for an energetic and organized Transport Coordinator to manage the day-to-day logistics of their transportation operations. This role involves coordinating drivers, scheduling deliveries, and ensuring that all shipments are handled efficiently and safely. You will be the central point of contact for drivers, clients, and internal teams, playing a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations and high customer satisfaction within the Limpopo region. This is an ideal position for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for the transportation and logistics industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate the dispatch of vehicles and drivers for timely deliveries and pickups.
• Monitor driver activities and delivery progress, ensuring adherence to schedules and routes.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers, providing them with necessary information and support.
• Process delivery documents, logs, and reports accurately and efficiently.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve any transportation-related issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety regulations, and traffic laws.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a transport coordination, dispatch, or logistics role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using dispatch or fleet management software.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with the transportation and logistics sector in the Polokwane area is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
• Contribution to a growing company in the logistics sector .
• Paid time off and standard company benefits.