Transport Controller

at  SA Metal Group

EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Transport Controller’s primary purpose is to provide fleet support in the Transport department. He/she will also have to:

• Manage day to day transport service requirements.
• Dispatching / Debriefing drivers.
• Daily tracking reports and updates.
• First point of contact for drivers.
• Ensure highest possible customer service levels.
• Ensure that the fleet is in a roadworthy condition and conforms to company policy in terms of branding and cleanliness.
• Oversee truck drivers and ensure they adhere to procedures
• Effective management of Drivers discipline, time keeping and attendance
• Liaise with management in respect of any staff related issues that do arise
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety requirements are adhered to

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ fleet Controlling experience.
• Proven knowledge in working with fleet tracking systems.
• Computer literate – MS Office, internet and e-mail
• Transport Management qualification
• Ability to process data quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a multi-tasking environment.
• Geographical knowledge of Gauteng and surrounding areas.
• Ability to speak in multiple African languages- advantageous.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer service orientated
• Numeracy
• Information management
• Organizing and planning
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Reliable
  We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

SKILLS

Customer ServiceDrivingManagementMulti-TaskingOrganizationReportingRoad FreightTime ManagementTracking

• Manage day to day transport service requirements.
• Dispatching / Debriefing drivers.
• Daily tracking reports and updates.
• First point of contact for drivers.
• Ensure highest possible customer service levels.
• Ensure that the fleet is in a roadworthy condition and conforms to company policy in terms of branding and cleanliness.
• Oversee truck drivers and ensure they adhere to procedures
• Effective management of Drivers discipline, time keeping and attendance
• Liaise with management in respect of any staff related issues that do arise
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety requirements are adhered t