Transport Coordinator

Top Vitae Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Coordinator in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating transport activities, tracking service providers, and ensuring operational efficiency. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are required. Candidates should have the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This role is critical in maintaining the flow of transport operations and improving service provider performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transport activities executed by third-party transport providers.
• Track and monitor all movements with service providers to ensure planned loads get actioned.
• Communicate transport status, delays or risks to internal teams.
• Handle transport-related queries professionally and timeously.
• Record all loads on internal system and ensure data accuracy.
• Verify invoices against agreed rates.
• Recommend performance improvements or provider changes where required.
• Bulk uploads of data on system & sense checks of data integrity.

Skills

Strong communication and follow-up skills

Good organisational and planning ability

Computer skills (Intermediate Excel)

Ability to manage multiple service providers

Attention to detail and accuracy

Job description

Purpose of this Role:

The Transport Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day coordination and administration of transport operations. This role focuses on planning, tracking and communicating with internal teams and transporters and ensuring transport activities are executed.
The role focuses on oversight, coordination, compliance, and performance management

Key responsibilities for the position:

• Plan and coordinate transport activities executed by third-party transport providers.
• Track and monitor all movements with service providers to ensure planned loads gets actioned.
• Communicate transport status, delays or risks to internal teams.
• Handle transport-related queries professionally and timeously.
• Record all loads on internal system and ensure data accuracy.
• Verify invoices against agreed rates.
• Recommend performance improvements or provider changes where required.
• Bulk uploads of data on system & sense checks of data integrity.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Good organisational and planning ability.
• Computer skills (Intermediate Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple service providers.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback with 2 weeks of applying.