Logistics Transport Operations Administrator

Airport Industria Cape Town Office-based
R12 000

An established bulk commodity transport business is looking for a highly organised and dependable Logistics / Transport Operations Administrator to join its busy operations team based near Cape Town International Airport.

This is a hands-on role supporting the Operations Controller and wider transport team with the day-to-day administration required to keep loads moving smoothly and documentation in order.

If you enjoy a fast-paced logistics environment are strong on detail and understand that transport doesnt always operate strictly between 8 and 5 this could be a great opportunity.

Key responsibilities:

Working as part of an established operations team your responsibilities will include:

• Providing daily administrative support to the Operations Controller.
• Coordinating and capturing transport bookings.
• Communicating with subcontractors drivers and relevant operational stakeholders.
• Ensuring loading and offloading information is communicated accurately and on time.
• Checking that all loading delivery and offloading documentation is complete and correct.
• Following up on outstanding documentation and operational information.
• Maintaining accurate transport and load records.
• Assisting with the coordination and administration of daily bulk commodity movements.
• Resolving administrative queries and escalating operational issues where necessary.
• Supporting the broader operations team to ensure loads are executed efficiently.
• General transport and logistics administration.
  

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience in transport logistics freight or fleet administration.
• Experience supporting a transport controller or operations team would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of bookings loads delivery documentation and transport processes.
• Strong administration and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills particularly when dealing with subcontractors and operational teams.
• The ability to work accurately in a busy deadline-driven environment.
• Good computer literacy and administrative systems experience.
• A proactive approach -someone who follows up and makes sure things get done.
• Reliability and the ability to work well as part of a close-knit operations team.

Experience within bulk transport commodities road freight or subcontracted transport would be particularly valuable.

Working Hours

Location: Airport Industria / Airport City Cape Town
Working arrangement: Fully office-based
MondayFriday: 06:30 - 16:00
Weekends: One weekend on one weekend off. When working the Saturday youll be in the office until approximately 12:00.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the pace of transport operations and wants to become an integral part of a busy established team.

If youre organised quick to follow up strong with paperwork and understand that every successful load has good administration behind it wed love to hear from you.