Transport Controller

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

13 hours ago

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Waste Control Division currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and organized Transport Controller to join their team. The Transport Controller`s primary purpose is to assist with organizing the logistics of the Waste Control operations to ensure smooth operation and that the requirements of the Waste Control clients are met.He/she will also be required to:

Manage the day to day transport service requirements
Accurate daily planning and effective usage of resources
Daily briefing and debriefing of drivers
Daily vehicle routing and scheduling
Daily monitoring and tracking of vehicles
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
Effective supervision of Drivers and General Assistants
Effective management of Drivers and General Assistants discipline, time keeping and attendance
Effective communication and reporting on various platforms as required by the Company
Liaise with Human Resources department in respect of any staff related issues that do arise
Ensure Occupational Health and Safety requirements are adhered to

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

Grade 12 or equivalent
Previous Fleet controlling experience will be an added advantage
Transport Management or similar qualification will be an added advantage
Proven Leadership ability – must be able to lead by example.
Code 14 driver’s license and (PrDP) will be an advantage
Basic Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel and Microsoft Office)
Working knowledge of vehicle tracking systems

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

Self-motivated, accurate, goal orientated and attention to detail.
Able to analyse and implement verbal instructions.
Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurised environment.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results (time management).
Excellent communication, telephone & organizational skills
Ability work independently and within a team
Great customer skills

Other Information:Job title: Transport ControllerReporting to: Transport ManagerJob type: Permanent positionBenefits include:· Provident fund· Medical aid· Life cover at 4x annual salary· Funeral cover· 15 x paid leave days per annum· Long service leave after five years of employmentWorking hours:Waste Control Transport Controller Operational Hours:· Monday to Friday – 05:30 to 19:00 ( a staggered work schedule will be provided)· Weekends (Rotational) – 07:00 to 14:00· Incumbent will be required to work overtime as per operational requirementsWe 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.Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

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