Despatch Administrator

2 weeks ago


Verulam, South Africa Durpro Workforce Solutions Full time

Deadline driven, customer focused individual with sound knowledge of Durban & surrounding suburbs required to coordinate all driver routes, ensuring that all deliveries are planned and coordinated timeously.

This organized individual with high attention to detail will be required to:

- Coordinate the Driver’s local deliveries to ensure deadlines are met
- Coordinate cross border costing / freight & documentation
- Control and monitor the quality of packaged goods leaving the dispatch area
- Compile accurate and detailed reports for management
- Delivery notes to be sent to all DC’s via PDF format on a daily basis
- Ensure that every ticket has the correct freight cost and is loaded onto BC for costing
- Adherence to housekeeping standards, SHE & OSH act requirements with a “ZERO INJURY” culture compliance
- Ensure all queries are resolved timeously

**QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- Matric with at least 3-5 years relevant working experience
- Driver’s licence is essential: Code 08
- Knowledge of Durban & surrounding suburbs and delivery routes
- Intermediate computer skills
- Minimum 5 years experience in the Distribution Industry

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- Administrative office procedures, practices and equipment: 1 year (preferred)
- Despatch Administrator: 3 years (required)
- Distribution Industry: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Drivers license (required)