Logistics Controller

Recruiter:

Boston City Campus & Business College

Job Ref:

JHB000028/JC

Date posted:

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:

Logistics Controller

A company in Germiston, Johannesburg East Rand, dealing with trucks, trailers, parts and salvage needs a Logistics Controller.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

Knowledge

Grade 12 Minimum
Logistics qualification will be an advantage
PC Literacy – MS Office
Mechanical knowledge of vehicles is greatly advantageous
At least 1 year’s related work experience – ideally in a warehouse or with vehicles
Driver’s licence - essential
Sound numeric ability
The successful candidate will receive 1-month on-the-job training

Interpersonal competencies

Communicates clearly and reasons logically (written and verbal)
Operates as a team player
Interacts in a professional manner

Personal competencies

Conscientious - meets deadlines, pays attention to detail and ensures quality
Able to prioritise, follow-up and schedule work in a methodical manner
Displays initiative, maturity and a high degree of professionalism
Diplomatic and calm
Displays integrity and trustworthiness
Personable and service orientated
Is well presented and projects a business-like image

The successful candidate will start ASAP and the salary will be market-related and based on qualification and experience. (Read the full Job Description at the end of this advert)

If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please click on the Apply button below.

You MUST upload ALL the following documents: (PDF or Word) with a maximum size of 2 MB each:

Up-to-date professional CV including ID – add your Vaccination Certificate/Card if applicable. NOTE: Make sure your CV has your address – the town and province where you currently live.
A copy of your Boston Certificate/s OR Boston Academic Transcript (PDF)
A copy of your valid driver’s licence – this can be combined with your Boston results

You must ALSO do a Cover Letter/Motivation - your motivation should show that you are a good match to some of the job requirements listed above - give examples - e.g., if you say that you have mechanical knowledge of vehicles, give an example or proof to explain what you mean.
Your motivation must also explain your realistic plans to relocate immediately if you are the successful candidate and do not currently live close to Germiston.

NOTE: It’s better to upload only documents that DON’T change much like your CV and certificates to this recruitment system, for possible future use, SO
PLEASE EMAIL ONLY YOUR COVER LETTER/MOTIVATION TO:
Please use the Subject Line: Logistics Controller

Closing date: Thursday 10 March 2022 For ALL documents – online Application, uploaded documents and emailed letter.

VERY IMPORTANT:
PS if this is the first time you are applying on the new recruitment system, please ignore the ‘Welcome Back’ message and click on the x in the top right corner to get rid of it.

BUT – if you have applied for a previous position on this online system, you have TWO choices – if your CV has not changed, you can choose to keep it the same, that is, NOT replace it, and also not replace any other documents that you uploaded like your Boston Certificate.

But if you have updated any of them – then please select the option to REPLACE – any new document that you upload will replace the old ones.

LOGISTICS CONTROLLER – JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Vehicles

To book in salvage
To book in vehicles
To arrange for salvage upliftment with panel beater
To liaise with towing companies
To ensure that parts received, correspond to original quotation.
To list vehicles received
Ensure accurate checklists for valuations
Write purchase orders & delivery notes
Get quotes from suppliers/dealers

General

Filing
Workshop purchases - consumables
To record engine, gearbox serial numbers, chassis and part numbers on booking sheet
Ensure registration documents are in order and corresponds with vehicle

Other

Attend to all ad hoc tasks as required
Partake in Stock take
Update stock lists
Controlling stock movements/logistics
Control recycling area:
Tyres
Municipal
Recyclable
Scrap metal

KEY MEASURES:

Feedback from clients, customers, visitors and staff
Accuracy and availability of information and records
Timely response
Stock on hand balances to stock sheet

WHAT SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE:

Clients, visitors and staff are impressed by service and efficiency
Information accurate and available
A professional and efficient image is portrayed
Vehicle documentation in order and available
Zero defects during processing

IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS:
Constant interaction and team relationship with the Operations Manager, and third parties.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

Needs to exercise judgement based on data and logic, within set parameters and guidelines.
Daily processing occurs within set procedures.
Diplomacy needed when dealing with people.
Contact with clients, visitors and external service providers where necessary.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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