Container Logistics Coordinator

Recruiter:

Van der Vyver Transport

Job Ref:

3543356591

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Who we are?

We specialise in the transportation of refrigerated goods and have built an excellent team to provide this service. Our valued clients trust us to safely transport their goods over long distances. Our people and culture are at the heart of everything that we do. We are always on the lookout for more great people to join our team, who share our values!

Who you are?

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator, to assist in monitoring our vehicle progress on route, to manage drivers and to execute administrative tasks associated with these responsibilities. You are an organised, goal orientated person, who enjoys working in a team and open-space environment. You are comfortable with managing drivers, receiving load instructions, planning your day and allocating loads.

Your Areas of Responsibility

Capture load requests from clients in the internal system
Build loads and apply correct costing based on load specifications
Allocate loads to drivers, considering operational and logistical factors
Issue loading instructions to drivers and ensure compliance
Oversee loading and offloading activities, monitoring progress to support on-time delivery
Track driver progress and load conditions on the road, including temperature monitoring
Manage driver schedules and hours, and assist in addressing driver queries and requests
Pre-advise container on Navis System and book port timeslots
Communicate with clients to provide clear, timely updates throughout the delivery process
Verify accuracy of driver documentation and resolve any discrepancies
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely submission of paperwork for client invoicing
Accurately complete and manage documentation and data entry on relevant container industry platforms, including:

- Handling specialised documentation for cargo (e.g. DROs)
- Applying PTI stickers with container number and tare weight
- Communicating container stack statuses (e.g. Firm or PROV)

Key Requirements

Experience in container logistics coordination or fleet operations
Attention to detail, proactively thinking and problem solving
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of VGM methods for pre-advising
Knowledge of port operations and time slot management

Salaries are based on a Total Cost to Company model and includes:

Retirement Annuity
Group Life Cover
15 days paid annual leave
Parental Leave

If you are an agile problem-solver, that enjoys a challenge, we would like to chat!

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