Transport Coordinator – PTA003668/RC
If a supportive, well-organized environment is important to you, join a team committed to excellence. Your experience in coordinating logistics and transport will directly contribute to maintaining high operational standards and long-term success.
Nature of Business: The company hires specialised transport equipment — including crane trucks, rollback trucks and lowbed/stepâdeck trailers — for heavy hauling and abnormal load services across South Africa.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (08:00 – 17:00) – after-hours calls/support and overtime may be required from time to time.
The Transport Coordinator oversees daily fleet and delivery operations with the following responsibilities:
- Update and provide tracking information to management.
- Track deliveries and ensure deadlines are met.
- Monitor and report driver issues.
- Maintain and report Health and Safety standards.
- Communicating with clients and employees about site requirements and job expectations.
- Daily briefing of clients and employees.
- Collects PODs.
- Overseeing the delivery of projects and making adjustments as necessary to ensure they are delivered to specifications and high standards.
- Problem solving abilities to correct any challenges or inefficiencies for the best results.
- Organization and time management to manage multiple takes – for multiple projects at once.
- Collecting and analysing feedback from customers and other stakeholders to determine satisfaction and success.
- Mapping and coordinating daily work schedules for drivers.
- Maintain and build relationships with clients and employees.
- Monitor the performance of availability and maintenance of fleet vehicles to ensure minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery.
- Track and record vehicle usage, fuel consumption and driver performance.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements, including licensing, permits and insurance.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns, emergencies and other fleet related issues.
- Maintain detailed records of fleet operations and prepare records for management.
You should demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, sound problem-solving ability, a high level of attention to detail, and the capacity to perform effectively under pressure.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric
- Degree in Logistics, Transport or a related field (Advantageous)
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Own transport.
The proposed salary for the role is around R25k per month – the final offer will depend on experience and skills.
Work Cell Phone and Laptop are provided.