Transport Supervisor | Meridian Wine Distribution | Gauteng

Managed People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A distribution company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor. This role involves overseeing delivery operations, managing a team of drivers, and ensuring efficient logistics. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education, a diploma or degree in Distribution Management, and 3-5 years experience in a supervisory role within the FMCG sector. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver's license are essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Distribution/Fleet/Logistics Supervisor in an FMCG environment.
• PC proficient in MS Office suite.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as contact person for drivers and manage queries effectively.
• Ensure effective daily handover of deliveries.
• Monitor and report on drivers' adherence to delivery schedules.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and manage delivery schedules.

Skills

Effective communication

Logistics coordination

Problem-solving

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Grade 12

Diploma / Degree Distribution Management

Job description

Job title: Transport Supervisor | Meridian Wine Distribution | Gauteng

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: January 22, 2026

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Job Description

Meridian Wine Distribution is looking for a motivated and experienced Transport Supervisor to join their team. If you are passionate about logistics and the liquor industry, this is an exciting opportunity to lead distribution operations and ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of premium products, based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Responsibilities Include

• Serve as contact person for all drivers and driver assistance.
• Managing queries effectively.
• Ensure an effective and efficient daily handover of deliveries from the warehouse to the designated driver and driver assistant takes place.
• Ensuring that vehicles are correctly positioned and timeously ready for collection in accordance with distribution daily schedule.
• Ensure that all drivers are in possession of their tablets daily and have their completed paperwork for all deliveries with them before departing the warehouse.
• Actively monitor the driver’s adherence to the delivery schedule and delivery progress using Zeno.
• Report anomalies and deviances from the delivery schedule.
• Monitor the use of vehicles using Point-track.
• Report unauthorized usage.
• Perform daily vehicle checks as per Vehicle check schedule.
• Conduct investigations in cooperation with local traffic departments and / or insurance companies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems pertaining to outbound and reverse logistics.
• Manage the delivery schedule taking into account events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Implement and promote safe work activities within the distribution team.
• Ensure distribution team adheres to the dress code with regards to uniforms that needs to be worn and that the driver and driver assistants are always well presented.
• Prepare monthly report from Zeno with regards to deliveries taken place and indicating deviances from schedule.
• Complete vehicles check reports as per vehicle check.
• Manage the Cheep account relating to pallets including setting up transfer hire agreements and managing internal transfers.

Requirements Include :

• Grade 12
• Diploma / Degree Distribution Management
• 3-5 years Distribution / Fleet / Logistics Supervisor within FMCG environment.
• PC proficient (MS office suite : Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Driver’s License
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