Description:
Our client is searching for a Fleet Controller to join their team in Akasia.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for capturing and updating planned loads on Fleet Management Systems and informing the Planner to allocate loads to your trucks.
- Ensure drivers received their loading instructions; ensure they are aware of what is expected of them as well as informing them of any changes.
- Continuously monitor truck and driver movements.
- Ensures that planned and scheduled loads are picked up and delivered on time, as well as updates stakeholders on progress and delays.
- Ensure that all POD and related documents are clearly and correctly scanned and submitted by the driver via the in-cab tablet and that hard copies are handed in when in the yard.
- Monitor the diesel consumption and driver efficiency, and inform the Training Centre of poor diesel and driver performance.
- Responsible for managing de-briefing sessions with truck drivers and assisting drivers with all queries they may have.
- Update the daily attendance register of drivers as well as manage all planned and unplanned time-off.
- Continuously liaise with client/s on progress, changes, and to resolve any issues.
- Inform the Call Centre of any breakdowns or related issues and follow up on ETA to resolve.
Qualification and experience:
- Minimum grade 12
NOTE:
This is not an 8:00 to 17:00 job. This job requires extended or irregular hours most of the time
Education:
High School (matric) (Required) Qualification in Transport/Logistics (Advantage)Experience:
Fleet Controller: 2 years (minimum required) Route Planning & Scheduling: 2 years (minimum required) Truck Monitoring & Driver Management: 2 years (minimum required) Client Management & Relationship Management: 2 years (minimum required)Note: Experience must have been obtained in a Freight and Logistics Company. Must have worked with taut liners and/or tipper trucks - no buses, 33-ton or 5-ton trucks.
Language:
English (read, write and comprehend) Afrikaans (must be able to speak or at least understand)License/Certification:
Driver's License & Own Transport (Essential).
25 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za