Transport Coordinator

About the position

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/step-deck 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.

Desired Skills:

• transport coordination
• fleet management
• logistics