Fleet Controller

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A leading Brick Manufacturing Company in Bloemfontein requires a driven, goal orientated Logistics Controller to join their team. The person must be trustworthy, goal orientated, problem solver and able to work on their own and reach targets. Must also have a technical/mechanical mind.

Minimum requirements 

• High School Diploma or higher
• Minimum 3-year experience as in a similar position.
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Deadline driven
• Dedication to providing great customer service
• Results orientated
• Working days Mondays to Saturday, one Saturday off per month
• Computer Literate
• Honest, reliable and presentable at all times
• Preference will be given to EE candidates

Duties and responsibilities 

• Strong Problem-solving skills and able to think on your feet and make decisions on the go.
• Driven by results, committed to meeting deadlines and targets, ambitious and dedicated, taking on full responsibility and ownership of the position and the fleet.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.
• Technically minded
• Mechanically minded
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Risk management on and off site.
• Daily route planning and briefing of drivers on most economical routes to be taken.
• Communicate with All Personnel to ensure Smooth Running of Loading and Offloading of Trucks.
• Ensure timely delivery of our products
• Communicator between Driver & Client and address any issues on site with Customer and or Driver
• Liaise with Drivers to address any problems that may arise with deliveries
• Physically checking any items returned before requesting credit notes to be passed
• Do physical truck inspections to determine preventative maintenance, repairs and damages, determine if damages were abuse and take disciplinary steps against driver if damage was caused through abuse.
• Monitor driver abuse, wear and tear, tyre usage and take necessary preventative actions.
• Monitor the fleet’s diesel consumptions.
• Attend to Breakdowns, and Accidents, put alternative plans in action to ensure delivery takes place to Customer with minimum inconvenience to Customer.
• Chair weekly toolbox talks with team, give team advice and motivate team, address any concerns or problems that may arise.
• Collaborate and communicate information related to shipments with relevant internal teams and customers.
• Live monitoring of Fleet.
• Driver training and Onboarding
• On 24 hours standby for drivers and in-case of an accident
• Weekly Debriefing of Staff
• Enforce discipline and take disciplinary action against staff when needed.
• Keeping Premises neat and Clean by delegating, and ensure that yard is secured.
• Prepare and review drivers incentives monthly.
• Present weekly and monthly reports to Managers and Directors.
• Ad hoc duties

Salary between R20 000 – R30 000 per month TCTC, depending on experience. Company offers medical aid and pension

Applications close 15 June 2025
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