Reference Number UNI250116-7
Job Title Despatch Supervisor
Business Unit / Division Consumer
Contract Rainbow Hammersdale
Job Type Classification Permanent - Normal
Location - Town / City Durban
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Higher Certificate
Job Advert Summary An opportunity has become available for Dispatch Supervisor to take full responsibility of the overall function of the despatch function. To plan, coordinate and manage daily operations in the department such that work is performed effectively by those accountable and tasks are executed timeously and effectively.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management or studying towards is an advantage
- Operational experience
- Administration
- 2 years experience in the Transport industry in a supervisory position
- Must be able to operate all types of trucks
- Hands-on involvement in all areas of the business
- Problem solving abilities Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent communication skills on all levels
- Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Valid code 14 drivers license
- Analytical, pro-active, organised, innovative
- Computer literate (MS Office and Outlook)
- Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
- Briefing / debriefing of Drivers (loading and off loading)
- Able to Schedule loads
- Tacho and trip sheet analysis and dispatching vehicles, monitoring progress and utilization
- Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
