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Operations Assistant (Truck Fleet Control) – Port Elizabeth.

Are you switched-on, energetic and someone who thrives when things are happening? We are looking for an Operations Assistant (Truck Fleet Control) to join a busy transport operation and play a hands-on role in keeping a fleet of long-distance trucks moving efficiently.

This is not a desk-bound 8-to-5 position — you will be at the heart of the operation, coordinating drivers, monitoring vehicles, communicating with clients and solving problems as they happen.

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
• Every second weekend: Saturday 7:30am – 11:00am in the office
• Standby: Evenings and reachable on the company cell when required

This opportunity would suit a switched-on individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly the same.

Salary: R15 000 to R18 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Previous experience in fleet control, transport operations or scheduling — specifically long-distance trucks, rather than courier vehicles
• Good computer skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and people skills (preferably fluent in Afrikaans)
• Sharp, practical and solutions-driven — you don’t freeze when things go wrong!
• Good common sense and the ability to make sensible decisions under pressure
• Energetic, reliable and willing to get involved
• Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Stable employment history with good, contactable references
• Someone who understands that transport doesn’t always run according to the clock and is prepared to be available when required

Key Performance Areas:

• Scheduling and coordinating long-distance trucks
• Monitoring drivers and fleet movements
• Checking vehicle cameras and dealing with issues as they arise
• Coordinating loading and offloading, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Keeping clients updated and proactively communicating any delays or challenges
• Thinking on your feet and finding practical solutions when things don’t go according to plan
• Assisting with the overall day-to-day control of the fleet
• Using Excel and computer systems to monitor and manage information