Why SA’s entry-level labour laws are failing young workers
John Botha and Thembi Chagonda
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Dispatch Control Driver
| Remuneration: | negotiable depending on experience |
| Location: | Vaal, Vereeniging |
| Education level: | Matric |
| Job level: | Mid |
| Own transport required: | Yes |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #DISPATCH DRIVER |
| Company: | Worldwide Positions |
A well-established company within the industrial and engineering sector is seeking a hands-on and highly organised Dispatch Control Driver to join their operations team in Gauteng.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a proactive individual with strong dispatch coordination skills, solid geographical knowledge of Gauteng, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and customer service are critical.
Key responsibilities
- Receive inventory from stores for sales orders
- Coordinate and prioritise urgent deliveries and collections
- Prepare and manage daily driver trip sheets
- Ensure all orders are packed, labelled and strapped correctly for dispatch
- Coordinate with sales, purchasing and expediting teams regarding outstanding equipment
- Use routing software to optimise driver schedules and delivery efficiency
- Update CMS statuses according to delivery schedules
- Drive on-time delivery performance and KPI targets
- Conduct weekly stock takes, stock balancing and inventory investigations
- Ensure all delivery documentation and PODs are accurately completed and returned
- Load and off-load vehicles safely and accurately
- Ensure vehicles are maintained, clean and roadworthy
- Adhere to all SHEQ and safety requirements within the dispatch department
- Assist with dispatch, packing, receiving and housekeeping duties when required
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 / matric or RPL equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a dispatch, logistics or similar environment
- Previous administrative experience essential
- Valid unendorsed driver’s licence and valid PRDP
- Good geographical knowledge of Gauteng
- Ability to read maps and confidently use GPS systems
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Deadline-driven with the ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work overtime and after hours when required
- Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Key competencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Customer-focused approach
- Reliable and dependable
- Good problem-solving ability
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to multitask in a busy operational environment
Only suitably qualified candidates will be contacted.
Posted on 19 May 11:34, Closing date 18 Jul
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