Transport Operations Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Training and career development in物流

Provident fund

Dynamic and growing transport company

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for advancement to seni

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Transport Operations Coordinator for our busy Soweto-based logistics operations. You will coordinate drivers, monitor schedules, and liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers entry to mid-level exposure in logistics, with opportunities to develop routing, reporting, and operational planning skills within the Gauteng region.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, dispatch, or transport coordination.
• Understanding of transport operations and route planning.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport activities, including driver scheduling and route planning.
• Monitor delivery progress and communicate any updates or issues to relevant parties.
• Liaise with drivers to provide instructions, support, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and national transport regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of driver logs, delivery times, and vehicle status.
• Assist in resolving operational challenges and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal departments regarding shipment status.
• Support the management team with operational reports and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to maintaining a high level of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure efficient utilization of transport resources.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established transport and logistics company, is seeking a motivated Transport Operations Coordinator for their busy operations based in Soweto, Gauteng . This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of daily transport activities, including coordinating drivers, managing schedules, and maintaining effective communication between the operations team and drivers. You will play an important role in ensuring deliveries are made efficiently and safely, while adhering to all company policies and transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics or transport coordination, possess strong organizational skills, and be adept at problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent entry to mid-level opportunity to grow within the logistics sector in the Soweto area.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport activities, including driver scheduling and route planning.


• Monitor delivery progress and communicate any updates or issues to relevant parties.


• Liaise with drivers to provide instructions, support, and feedback.


• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and national transport regulations.


• Maintain accurate records of driver logs, delivery times, and vehicle status.


• Assist in resolving operational challenges and ensuring timely issue resolution.


• Communicate effectively with clients and internal departments regarding shipment status.


• Support the management team with operational reports and administrative tasks.


• Contribute to maintaining a high level of service delivery and customer satisfaction.


• Ensure efficient utilization of transport resources.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a logistics, dispatch, or transport coordination role is preferred.


• Good understanding of transport operations and route planning.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Familiarity with basic computer applications and dispatch software is an advantage.


• A valid driver’s license is beneficial.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Knowledge of the Soweto, Gauteng area is advantageous.


• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.


• Opportunities for training and career development in logistics.


• Contribution to a provident fund.


• Work in a dynamic and growing transport company.


• Supportive team environment.


• Potential for advancement to senior roles within operations.