General Worker (Truck Movement Controller - Logistics)

Introduction

We are seeking for a Generale worker ( Truck Movement Controller) to monitor and coordinate the movement of trucks and fleet operations in real time. The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking truck movements, monitoring convoy compliance, identifying delays and route deviations, and promptly escalating operational exceptions.

The role requires a highly attentive and organised individual who can work with real-time fleet tracking information, maintain accurate records, prepare movement reports, and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong administrative and analytical skills are essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and record the movement of all trucks on an hourly basis , ensuring accurate and up-to-date location information is maintained.

• Monitor fleet movements in real time to provide operational visibility to management and relevant stakeholders.

• Identify trucks that remain stationary beyond acceptable time thresholds and promptly raise stationary triggers for investigation and intervention.

• Identify and report instances of non-compliance with standard operating procedures and escalate issues where necessary.

• Monitor convoy movements and ensure that all trucks remain together and follow the scheduled convoy formation.

• Raise immediate triggers where individual trucks deviate from the convoy or fail to maintain the required movement schedule.

• Monitor scheduled routes and identify trucks operating off-route or deviating from approved routes .

• Escalate route deviations promptly and coordinate with relevant personnel to support corrective action.

• Compile accurate and detailed fleet movement reports , including truck locations, progress, delays, stationary periods, route deviations, and other operational anomalies.

• Maintain accurate hourly tracking logs and ensure all movement information is properly recorded and updated.

• Confirm and document critical loading and offloading information for each truck.

• Verify load movements and maintain accurate records to support logistics administration and billing processes .

• Communicate operational exceptions, delays, and non-compliance issues to the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate electronic records and filing systems relating to fleet movements and operational activities.

• Use Microsoft Excel to capture, maintain, analyse, and report fleet movement data.

• Assist management with ad-hoc fleet movement reports, tracking information, and operational investigations.

• Ensure all fleet monitoring and reporting activities are performed accurately and in accordance with company procedures.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric / Grade 12 .

• Previous experience in fleet monitoring, logistics, transport administration, truck tracking, control room operations, or a similar environment will be advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel , including data capturing, sorting, filtering, basic formulas, and preparing reports.

• Good computer literacy and ability to work with electronic tracking and monitoring systems.

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to monitor multiple trucks and activities simultaneously.

• Strong communication and reporting skills.

• Ability to identify operational irregularities and escalate issues promptly.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.

• Willingness to work according to operational requirements, including shift work, weekends, and public holidays where required .

Package & Remuneration

R 5,800.00

Key Competencies

• Fleet and route monitoring

• Attention to detail

• Data accuracy and capturing

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Time management

• Communication skills

• Incident and exception reporting

• Ability to work under pressure

• Strong sense of urgency

• Reliability and accountability

• Teamwork and coordination