Route Controller

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000399/KL

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R9500 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Opportunity for a Route Controller to oversee drivers and manage day-to-day operational issues while driving sales and customer service on cash routes. NQF level 4/5/6 education and previous sales supervision experience required.

POSITION INFO:

Route Controller

Contractor

Location: Durban

Job Summary: The primary role of the Route Controller/Sales Supervisor is to oversee the Drivers and Van Assistants, ensuring they are complying with their job functions and manage day to day operational issues. They are responsible for driving sales and customer service on the cash routes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee Drivers and Van Assistants
Ensure compliance with job functions
Manage day-to-day operational issues
Drive sales and customer service

Education: NQF level 4/5/6, matric and preferably a diploma in sales or marketing

Skills Required:

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
Good numeracy
Good computer literacy – especially Excel and e-mail

Experience:

Previous experience in supervising employees in a sales environment
Demonstrating good competence in supervision
Track record in sales delivery

Additional Expectations:

Driver’s licence required
Work over weekends and public holidays
Be on standby and assist in case of absenteeism

Sectors: FMCG
Functions: Retail, Wholesale, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Dispatching & Receiving, Food & Beverage

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