Freight Controller

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa HR Talent Partner Full time

Job Overview

**Expiration date**:
2 March 2024

**Location**:
Cape Town, Western Cape

**Job Title**:
Freight Controller

**Education Level**:
High School / Matric

**Job Level**:
Intermediate

**Minimum Experience**:
1 - 3 Years

Freight Controller - 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.
- 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

Only open to South African Citizens.

If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV, with position title as reference.

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