Junior Transport Controller

Introduction

Grindrod Logistics Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking to secure the permanent services of a Junior Transport Controller to join their Durban office. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy.

The successful applicant will be responsible for overall performance of the transport operation execution but not limited to:

Planning & Execution of Plan:

• Planning of the daily loads from the various mines in co-ordination with the Customers plan and product availability.
• Balancing of transport allocations to ensure margins are maximised. Lowest cost allocated first.
• Liaise with the customer for additional loading points when required.

Reporting

• Ensuring that the daily load tracker is up to date for invoicing daily.
• Daily report preparation for the Transport Controller’s review.

Transport Operations

• Monitoring of loading against the daily plan.
• Deviation management.
• System updates.
• Liaising with Customs team on clearing.

Transport Administration

• Collecting POD & other relevant documents.
• Filing (paper & electronic).
• Data validation & correctness.
• Resolving queries and communicating with customers.
• Adhoc duties related to the scope of the position.

Daily Activities

• Communication to clients and contractors.
• Provide support to the transport controllers with their daily activities.
• Deviation management.
• Reporting on daily load performance.

Qualification

• Matric.
• 1-year transport related qualification at NQF level 3.
• Computer literate.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years transport experience in the road transport industry, of which at least 1 year in a bulk commodities environment (including cross border, bonded cargo).

Skills Requirements

• Computer literacy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in English & Afrikaans.
• Good administrative skills.
• Good understanding and interpretation of road traffic regulations, local municipal by-laws, and cross border requirements will be an advantage.
• Understanding of ISO9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018 standards will be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Attention to detail.

Applicants are invited to send their CVs to careers@grindrod.com.

Please state the name of the position as a reference on your application.

The application date closes on Wednesday, 05 March 2025.

Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets.

Please note that the position has been opened to internal and external candidates.