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Freight Controller (Big Trucks) – Brackenfell, Cape Town.
A renowned Transportation, Logistics, and Refrigeration company is looking for a Freight Controller to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in Brackenfell, Cape Town.
Very good compensation package on offer plus internal career advancements opportunities (subject to background and experience).
The successful candidate will be responsible for communicating the freight plan to drivers, ensure they are aware of off- loading points, procedure for off-loading, amount and condition of products in freight.
Key Performance Areas:
- Execute daily planning as received from Freight Planners
- Monitor progress of vehicles on route
- Execute administrative tasks associated with responsibilities
- Issue drivers with loading instructions as received from the planners
- Ensure drivers are aware of location of the loading points & follow correct loading sequence
- Monitor the loading progress of the drivers assigned to the individual controller & ensure all is done correctly & according to company policy
- Ensure that load weight does not exceed the permissible weight limits, that the load is properly secured, & that the vehicle is sealed in the right manner with the seal numbers
recorded on the paperwork. - Monitor the on-route progress of the vehicles assigned to you & coordinate any non-conformance to the standard operating procedures
- Manage drivers sleeping points as well as approval for overnight loads & any special requests from the driver pertaining to personal affairs.
- Responsible for informing Freight Planners of deviation from instructions
- Contact the offloading point before arrival to inform about estimated arrival time of the vehicle
- Upon completion of the offloading procedure verify that correct number of pallets &product were offloaded at correct offloading point & in the right condition.
- Ensure that all paperwork & administrational tasks related to the load and or Operations, is completed in the correct manner & that the driver has all necessary documents with them
- Debrief driver on arrival at depot on all loads done since departure from depot
- Check paperwork of driver’s loads & ensure all is done correctly
- Hand checked & correct paperwork to debtor’s department for invoicing
- Discuss drivers on route behaviour with them, as well as any further personal issues
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Computer Skills
- Organized / Good Communication Skills – English & Afrikaans
- Relevant working experience as a Freight Controller & in the Transport Industry
Personal Attributes:
- Attention to detail & self-starter
- Team player/strong inter-personal skills
- Analytical thinker & problem solver
- Be able to work well under pressure
- Produces high quality of work in required time frames
- Well organised, professional & well presented
- Positive attitude, hardworking & honest
Applying for the Position:
- Only open to South African Citizens.
- If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV.