UNITRANS Is Hiring: FLEET CONTROLLER – NIGHT SHIFT – South Africa
Closing Date: 28 February 2023
Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Night Shift Fleet Controller to handle administrative tasks, supervising and controlling driver activities. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information. Please note this is a Night Shift Position.
Minimum Requirements
Matric or Equivalent Qualification Qualification in Logistics is advantageous Must have previous experience in a similar environment/role 2 -3 Years Tanker experience – must have experience with Food Grade Tankers, Cross Border Tankers and Black Products (Heavy Furnace Oil) •
Sound knowledge of fleet routing, administration, product line and container types • Geographical knowledge – National and Cross-Border (Critical experience on all SADC countries) • Must be computer literate • Prepared to work Night Shift • Reliable and assertive • Pro-active and ability to take initiative.
Duties & Responsibilities•
To ensure the most cost effective and efficient allocation, scheduling and routing of vehicles according to client service requirements.• To maintain consistent and regular contact with drivers throughout the shift and to proactively monitor loading and off-loading and notify client accordingly.•
Ensure the administrative operating details are accurate and timeous with particular reference to PODs and other driver documents• Optimize the utilization rate of the fleet and organize client deliveries.
Reduce transportation costs.Improve the use of the fleet.o Improve client services.• Plan, monitor and communicate trips in compliance with company and customer policies and procedures.•
Ensure drivers and trucks are available and are compliant (Driver raining and vehicle maintenance)• Coordinate and communicate with the drivers and loading area.
Process transportation incidents (incidents, client complaints, loss of products, etc.).Take part in OBC monitoring.
