About the Role

Lead and coordinate the Durban cartage operation, ensuring vehicles, drivers and controllers operate safely, efficiently and according to customer requirements. The successful candidate will oversee local, long-distance and third-party transport activities, monitor fleet performance, coordinate workshop repairs and improve productivity, fuel efficiency and operational costs. Operations run Monday to Sunday, with rotating day and night shifts of 06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00. The proposed roster provides approximately six days off per month, including weekday time off and one weekend off. Final working hours, breaks, overtime and emergency availability will be confirmed in the employment arrangements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise the Local, Long Distance and Third Man desks, ensuring effective planning and shift coverage. Review routes, vehicle allocations and dispatch schedules to improve fleet utilisation and reduce empty running. Ensure accurate, live ERP updates, including vehicle positions, driver allocations and trip status. Oversee vehicle tracking, camera monitoring and driver communication. Monitor trip counts, turnaround times, delays, kilometres travelled and revenue. Analyse fuel consumption, idling and diesel costs; investigate discrepancies and implement corrective action. Review client rates and trip costs and recommend operational improvements. Coordinate breakdowns, servicing and repairs with the workshop to minimise downtime. Coach drivers and controllers, document performance concerns and escalate matters where required. Oversee Navis bookings, import last free days, export stack closures and container movements. Ensure complete trip documentation, proofs of delivery, shift handovers and management reports. Escalate accidents, breakdowns and service failures promptly and follow corrective actions through to completion.

Minimum Requirements

Practical Navis experience and knowledge of Durban port procedures. Strong computer literacy and practical Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using ERP, vehicle tracking, camera and fuel management systems. Knowledge of route planning, transport rates, trip costing and fuel efficiency. Basic understanding of truck and trailer faults, repairs and maintenance. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and time-management skills. Accurate recordkeeping and ability to interpret operational reports. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and take ownership. Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle. Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts, weekends and extended hours

Qualifications

Grade 12

Experience Required

Relevant fleet or cartage control experience, preferably within container transport. Demonstrated experience supervising staff or leading operational activities, together with experience coordinating local and long-distance transport.