Dispatch Coordinator
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POSITION INFO:
DISPATCH COORDINATOR
Location: Rustenburg, North West
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: R25,000 – R35,000 per month (experience‑dependent)
Introduction
Our client in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Dispatch Coordinator to manage and coordinate the full dispatch, preparation and loading of materials for delivery. The ideal candidate must have strong practical experience in dispatch operations, material identification, pallet preparation, and truck loading.
This role requires someone who is organised, accurate, safety‑conscious and able to work under pressure while ensuring all materials are correctly identified, marked, recorded and loaded before dispatch.
Key Responsibilities
Dispatch & Loading Coordination
Dispatch Oversight — Coordinate and oversee the complete dispatch and loading process
Material Identification — Identify and verify contract‑specific materials for each delivery
Marking & Allocation — Ensure all materials are correctly marked and allocated to the correct project
Truck Loading Planning — Plan loading according to space, weight and delivery sequence
Load Completion — Ensure all required items are loaded before the truck departs
Dispatch Documentation — Conduct final checks against dispatch lists, delivery notes and packing lists
Packing & Preparation
Pallet Preparation — Assist with packing and preparing materials onto pallets
Load Securing — Ensure materials are packed, secured and protected against damage
Loading Supervision — Assist with and supervise physical loading of materials
Coordination & Communication
Internal Liaison — Liaise with workshop, stores, production, contracts and transport teams
Material Accuracy — Ensure correct materials are dispatched to the correct site
Discrepancy Reporting — Identify shortages or incorrect materials and report to management
Record Keeping
Dispatch Records — Maintain accurate dispatch and loading records
Delivery Documentation — Ensure signed delivery documents are returned and filed
Load Evidence — Take photographs or maintain records of loaded materials
Health, Safety & Compliance
Safety Compliance — Comply with all Health & Safety, quality and dispatch procedures
Safe Loading — Ensure trucks are loaded safely and efficiently
General Duties — Perform other dispatch‑related duties as required
Minimum Requirements
3+ years’ experience as a Dispatch Coordinator / Dispatch Controller / Logistics / Stores / Loading
Proven practical experience loading materials onto trucks
Experience identifying materials against contracts, packing lists or delivery documentation
Experience planning and coordinating truck loads
Experience packing materials onto pallets
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good organisational and planning skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Good communication skills
Computer literate
Ability to work effectively with workshop, stores, production and transport teams
Afrikaans & English proficiency advantageous
Key Competencies
Excellent attention to detail
Strong planning and organisational ability
Material identification & verification
Dispatch and loading expertise
Problem‑solving ability
Accountability and reliability
Strong communication skills
Safety‑conscious mindset
Hands‑on approach with ownership of the dispatch process