About Unitrans

Unitrans Africa provides integrated logistics and supply chain solutions throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The company emphasizes safety and technology in its range of services for various industries. Through our constant pursuit to offer tailored and innovative solutions combined with our commitment to long-term collaboration, we’ve established a strong market presence across multiple sectors and industries in the region spanning countries like South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Madagascar.

Job Hints

• Location: Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
• Reference Number: UNI251204-4
• Contract: Acid – Various
• Minimum Education Level: Diploma | Advanced Certificate
• Contract: Rehau
• Job Type: Permanent

Job Overview

Unitrans is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Dispatch Supervisor to oversee and coordinate dispatch operations within our logistics team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supervising processes and procedures that ensure the accurate and efficient movement of goods from our facilities to their destinations. You’ll play a key role in maintaining quality control standards by verifying goods against orders and invoices, inspecting outgoing shipments, and managing records related to damaged items or discrepancies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to operational accuracy, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

1. Monitor the positions of all vehicles.
2. Record the movement of each vehicle trip on the Fleet Utilisation Report.
3. Record all data related to each trip.
4. Liaise with Customers concerning levels of stock and breakdown periods.
5. Liaise with Customer with regards to delivery times.
6. Ensure staff is attired in the required PPE whilst on duty.
7. Ensure all staff entering the premises is alcohol tested prior to be being briefed.
8. Toll fees receipts obtained & recorded.
9. Issue toll cards to drivers.
10. Complete all forms, data collection and calculations as required e.g. trip sheet, hours driven and slept.
11. Record all abnormal route occurrences or changes that occur during a shift.
12. Respond to queries regarding collections and deliveries.
13. Attend depot operations meetings.
14. Liaise with the service providers regarding vehicle repairs and maintenance.
15. Complete defect report forms.
16. Ensure driver and vehicle compliance with company policy.
17. Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Management requirements.
18. Comply with the Company’s Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

1. Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management or studying towards is an advantage
2. Operational experience
3. At least 3 years experience in the Transport industry in a supervisory position
4. Must be able to operate all types of trucks
5. Valid code 14 drivers license