TRANSPORT CONTROLLER | Germiston, Gauteng

An established industrial and manufacturing organisation is looking for a hands-on Transport Controller to join its Transport Department in Germiston. This role requires someone with practical, operational fleet control experience who is comfortable working in a busy transport environment, coordinating drivers and vehicles, responding to day-to-day operational issues and ensuring that transport requirements are managed efficiently. This is not a purely administrative fleet coordination role. We are specifically looking for someone who has been actively involved in the daily control and operation of a transport fleet. Reports to: Transport Manager

• Managing day-to-day transport and fleet operational requirements
• Dispatching and debriefing drivers
• Acting as the first point of contact for drivers during daily operations
• Monitoring vehicle movements and compiling daily tracking reports and updates
• Overseeing drivers and ensuring adherence to operational procedures
• Maintaining high levels of internal and external customer service
• Ensuring vehicles are roadworthy, clean and compliant with company requirements
• Identifying and reporting vehicle faults and breakdowns timeously
• Escalating driver-related matters to management where necessary
• Capturing and distributing incident reports to relevant stakeholders
• Ensuring Occupational Health & Safety requirements are followed
• Conducting truck and equipment audits
• Submitting daily vehicle and operational check sheets
• Coordinating driver medical appointments and HR-related meetings
• Ordering and issuing PPE to drivers
• Managing and auditing driver-issued accessories such as cell phones and tags
• Supporting the overall smooth and efficient operation of the transport function

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent
• 3–5 years' relevant fleet controlling / transport operations experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a hands-on transport or fleet operations environment
• Experience with driver dispatching, debriefing and day-to-day driver coordination
• Proven experience using fleet tracking systems
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and Microsoft Office
• Good geographical knowledge of Gauteng and surrounding areas
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment

Advantageous

• Transport Management or similar qualification
• Code 14 driver's licence and PrDP
• Ability to communicate in multiple African languages

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Takes ownership and uses initiative
• Is organised and able to manage several priorities simultaneously
• Remains calm and effective under operational pressure
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can confidently engage with and guide drivers
• Processes information quickly and accurately
• Has good planning, time-management and problem-solving ability
• Understands the importance of safety, compliance and vehicle readiness
• Is customer-service focused
• Is trustworthy, dependable and willing to lead by example
• Works well both independently and as part of a team

Market-related CTC including medical aid and pension fund benefits

If you have genuine operational fleet control experience and are interested in joining a busy transport operation in Germiston, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV to: ***email_hidden***

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted. If you have not received feedback within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.