Fleet Controller

• Grade 12 (essential) • Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous • Proven experience in refrigerated transport environment • Minimum 3 years’ experience in logistics/transport environment • Thorough understanding of long distance transport and driver management • Computer literate (MS Office and Outlook) Essential • Fully Bilingual (English and Afrikaans) Essential Skills and Knowledge: • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written in both English and Afrikaans • Ability to handle high volumes of incoming and outgoing email/calls • Excellent time management • Willing to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays • Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team • Attention to detail • Strong administration skills • Ability to deal with high levels of pressure and operate with deadlines • Analytical, pro-active, organised, innovative

• Plan the daily, weekly and monthly operations activities and schedule trucks and trailers to be available according to the operational requirements of the client. • Manage the operational activities at the Depot to ensure the optimal use of the assets in achieving company goals. • Consistently follow up on project progress as well as vehicle status and tracking to ensure adherence to commitments for “ETA” for loading and offloading. • Serve as the key communication channel for all the operational activities and ensure that all relevant departments are updated with regards to important operational data. • Provide regular reports to senior management and adhere to the daily reporting schedule regarding the latest performance figures, on-going projects and other critical ops information, as well as cash up. • In case of breakdowns, overloads or any other disruptions to the committed delivery time see that relevant departments and clients are informed. • Monitor the temperatures of cooling units as is required by clients and complete temperature reports for each load. • Monitor the procedures and quality of services of subcontractors as delivered to clients. • Phone clients in advance to secure loads for turnover target and clients requirements.

• Ensure client order numbers and load confirmations are captured and relayed to drivers before order is picked up. • Oversee that each load and kilometres travelled is accurately captured on Datatim system (live at all times). • Collect and capture all proof of delivery notes for billing. POD report. • After completing a shift, ensure that all encompassing handover and debriefing is given to the next shift/debriefers. • Monitor that equipment and vehicle contracts with suppliers are fulfilled (Load bars, clam lock and equipment).

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