Despatch Supervisor
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Job Location:
Rustenburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Unitrans as a Dispatch Supervisor
Lead with precision. Deliver with excellence.
Unitrans is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Dispatch Supervisor to oversee and coordinate dispatch operations within our logistics this role youll be responsible for supervising processes and procedures that ensure the accurate and efficient movement of goods from our facilities to their destinations.
Youll play a key role in maintaining quality control standards by verifying goods against orders and invoices inspecting outgoing shipments and managing records related to damaged items or discrepancies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to operational accuracy we want to hear from you.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor the positions of all vehicles.
- Record the movement of each vehicle trip on the Fleet Utilisation Report.
- Record all data related to each trip.
- Liaise with Customers concerning levels of stock and breakdown periods.
- Liaise with Customer with regards to delivery times.
- Ensure staff is attired in the required PPE whilst on duty.
- Ensure all staff entering the premises is alcohol tested prior to be being briefed.
- Toll fees receipts obtained & recorded.
- Issue toll cards to drivers.
- Complete all forms data collection and calculations as required e.g. trip sheet hours driven and slept.
- Record all abnormal route occurrences or changes that occur during a shift.
- Respond to queries regarding collections and deliveries.
- Attend depot operations meetings.
- Liaise with the service providers regarding vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Complete defect report forms.
- Ensure driver and vehicle compliance with company policy.
- Ensure compliance with Health Safety Environment & Quality Management requirements.
- Comply with the Companys Code of Conduct Policies and Procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management or studying towards is an advantage
- Operational experience
- At least 3 years experience in the Transport industry in a supervisory position
- Working knowldge of 8 ton rigid trucks truck tractors and trailers Fridge units and tail lifts.
- Valid code 14 drivers license - not a requirement for this position but good to have
What Were Looking For:
Experience in warehouse logistics or dispatch supervision
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively
Familiarity with inventory systems and dispatch documentation
A proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Guest Services
- Merchandising
- Experience with Children
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Neonatal Ventilator
About Company
Unitrans offers innovative logistics and supply chain solutions across Africa. With over 100 years of experience in agriculture, mining, petrochemical, food & consumer, transport and industrial.
