Job Advert Summary    

This is a full-time position, based at Bloemfontein. The candidate will be required to lead and coordinate all logistics, dispatch and production scheduling activities to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, biosecurity, customer service and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements    


Position Requirements/Qualification

Matric / Grade 12 3 Years managerial in similar working environment

Competencies

Leadership Planning and organizing Problem solving Decision making Communication Time management Conflict management Customer focus Analytical thinking Computer literacy

Duties and Responsibilities    

Logistics & Dispatch

Manage the daily dispatch operation. Coordinate all customer deliveries to ensure on-time delivery. Plan vehicle loading and dispatch according to customer requirements. Ensure correct product, quantity and destination before dispatch. Monitor fleet movements and turnaround times. Ensure legal axle and gross vehicle mass compliance.

Production Planning

Prepare and manage the daily and weekly factory production schedule. Coordinate production with customer demand and stock availability. Liaise with Production, Sales and Operations to optimize production efficiency.

Staff Management

Supervise the Dispatch Department. Manage the Weighbridge Operator, Bulk Loaders, Forklift Drivers and Cleaning Personnel. Allocate work and monitor productivity. Conduct toolbox talks. Manage attendance, leave, overtime and shift planning. Conduct counselling, disciplinary action and performance management.

Biosecurity

Manage the site's biosecurity programme. Ensure all trucks are cleaned and disinfected according to company procedures. Monitor compliance with biosecurity requirements. Investigate and resolve biosecurity deviations.

Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Investigate incidents, customer complaints and NCRs. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions. Promote continuous improvement within the department. Maintain dispatch documentation. Maintain weighbridge records. Compile operational and KPI reports. Analyze operational data using Excel. Capture and maintain information on CBH Portal, Mix Telematics, Jarrison and Sage.

Administration & Reporting

Maintain dispatch documentation. Maintain weighbridge records. Compile operational and KPI reports. Analyze operational data using Excel. Capture and maintain information on CBH Portal, Mix Telematics, Jarrison and Sage.

Deadline:12th August,2026

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Salary

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Monthly based

Location

Free State

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Type
Full Time
Job Role
Entry level role
Education
Matric
Total Vacancies
Variable
Category
Logistics

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Free State

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