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Fleet Controller

Fleet Controller

Profession HubPretoria, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Our client is searching for a Fleet Controller to join their team in Pretoria

Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for capturing and updating planned loads on Fleet Management Systems and informing the Planner to allocate loads to your trucks.
  • Ensure drivers receive their loading instructions; ensure they are aware of what is expected of them as well as informing them of any changes.
  • Continuously monitor truck and driver movements.
  • Ensures that planned and scheduled loads are picked up and delivered on time as well as updates stakeholders on progress and delays.
  • Ensure that all POD and related documents are clearly and correctly scanned and submitted by the driver via the in-cab tablet and that hard copies are handed in when in the yard.
  • Monitor the diesel consumption and driver efficiency and inform the Training Centre of poor diesel and driver performance.
  • Responsible for managing de-briefing sessions with truck drivers and assisting drivers with all queries they may have.
  • Update the daily attendance register of drivers as well as manage all planned and unplanned time off.
  • Continuously liaise with client / s on progress, and changes and resolve any issues.
  • Inform the Call Centre of any breakdowns or related issues and follow up on ETA to resolve.

Qualification and experience :

  • Minimum grade 12
  • 2-4 years of related experience as a Fleet Controller in the road freight / industry
  • Basic knowledge of Excel, word and general computer literacy is paramount.
  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

    • NOTE :

    This is not an 8 : 00 to 17 : 00 job. This job requires extended or irregular hours most of the time

    Education :

  • High School (matric) (Required)
  • Qualification in Transport / Logistics (Advantage)

    • Experience :

  • Fleet Controller : 4 years (Required)
  • Route Planning & Scheduling : 2 years (Required)
  • Truck Monitoring & Driver Management : 2 years (Required)
  • Client Management & Relationship Management : 2 years (Required)

    • Note : Experience must have been obtained in a Freight and Logistics Company. Must have worked with tautliners and / or tipper trucks - no busses, 3-ton or 5-ton trucks.

    Language :

  • English (read, write and comprehend)
  • Afrikaans (must be able to speak or at least understand)

    • License / Certification :

  • Driver's License & Own Transport (Essential)