Transport Controller (69402) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• A well-established logistics company is seeking an experienced Transport Controller to join its growing transport operations team based in Durban.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with experience in long-distance road freight and third-party transporter coordination who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule third-party transporters to ensure efficient transport operations.
• Plan and allocate loads to optimise fleet capacity and meet daily operational requirements.
• Monitor and track vehicle movements to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Liaise with transporters, warehouses, loading and offloading sites to ensure seamless operations.
• Resolve transport-related issues, delays and operational challenges.
• Ensure transport documentation is completed accurately and timeously.
• Maintain high levels of communication with internal stakeholders and external transport providers.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, safety requirements and company procedures.
• Update and maintain transport management systems and operational records.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in transport operations within the logistics or road freight industry.
• Experience coordinating third-party transporters and long-distance road freight operations.
• Strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Good administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS). Exposure to systems such as OPUS or Datatim will be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic operational environment.
• A tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.

Working Hours

• This role operates on a shift basis. Candidates must be willing to work shifts, scheduled weekends and standby/after-hours when operationally required.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing logistics operation.
• Training on internal systems.
• Supportive team environment.
• Competitive remuneration package, dependent on experience.