Triton Express: Zone Controller

Triton Express (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Southern Africa is looking for a Junior Zone Controller to oversee loading procedures, manage deliveries and collections, and supervise team performance. The ideal candidate should have a Matric certificate, experience in freight/transportation, and proficiency in both English and Afrikaans. A valid driver's code 10 is also required. This permanent position is based in Durban and offers a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in freight/transportation experience.
• Basic understanding of store/warehousing environment.
• Good understanding of transportation routing and freight packaging.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-delivery loading procedures and ensure safety compliance.
• Monitor delivery and collection procedures and conduct bay checks.
• Direct parcel sorting and verify waybills against parcels and stickers.
• Provide team maintenance and handle complaints.

Skills

Conversational in English and Afrikaans

Arithmetic calculations

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Grade 12 minimum (Matric)

Tools

Freight ware or similar management system

Job description

Overview

Triton Express, established in 1987, has evolved from a modest business in Durban into a comprehensive Southern Africa footprint. As a member of the Plennegy Group, Triton Express provides reliable and efficient road freight logistics solutions. The company emphasizes excellence, integrity, and innovation, delivering a superior, efficient, dependable, and cost-effective service. Join a team that values performance, integrity, and leadership.

The position of zone controller has become available at Triton Express in Durban.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pre-delivery loading procedures by collecting and sorting waybills according to route requirements; checking cargo for damage or shortages and verifying waybill against cargo stickers; scanning numbers for delivery and collection lists; scanning parcels into trucks for delivery; supervising cargo loading with safety compliance; identifying CODs and following through on COD collections; liaising with clients as required.
• Monitoring Delivery and Collection Procedures by conducting bay checks, investigating non-deliveries, completing bay schedule daily; monitoring daily and ad hoc collections and providing collection instructions via radio; responding to delivery and collection clears and resolving queries; liaising with clients regarding collection/delivery information, data and instructions; monitoring vehicle activity using satellite tracking system.
• Supervising Vehicle Debriefing/Offloading Procedures by directing parcel sorting into destination/location area; verifying waybills against parcels and stickers; scanning parcels into Freightware by waybill and submitting to data capturers; checking scanning on system; checking cargo dimensions and weight on receipt of collections at the depot; recording cheques received in Zone File and submitting to data captured daily; verifying documents are signed off correctly and waybill numbers appear correctly.
• Providing Team Maintenance by giving instructions, handling complaints, addressing queries, training team members, counseling and motivating improved performance.

Requirements

• Grade 12 minimum (Matric)
• 3–4 years in freight/transportation
• Ability to converse in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to do arithmetic calculations
• Industry-specific experience is not a prerequisite but would assist
• Basic understanding of a store/warehousing environment
• Good understanding of transportation routing within the area of operation
• Good understanding of freight packaging requirements and load distribution
• Basic technical understanding of motor vehicles and general traffic ordinances
• Computer literacy – basic understanding of Freight ware or similar management system
• Unendorsed valid driver’s code 10
• Ability to work unsociable hours as required to meet clients’ needs
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate on all levels internally and externally
• Ability to work unsupervised most of the time
• Assertive, self-motivated, able to motivate others
• Reliable with a high degree of integrity, presentable and professional
• Good time management and administrative skills

Job Details

• Work Level: Junior
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Market Related
• EE Position: No
• Location: Durban