Logistics / Transport Operations Administrator

Introduction

An established bulk commodity transport business is looking for a highly organised and dependable Logistics / Transport Operations Administrator to join its busy operations team based near Cape Town International Airport .

This is a hands-on role supporting the Operations Controller and wider transport team with the day-to-day administration required to keep loads moving smoothly and documentation in order.

If you enjoy a fast-paced logistics environment , are strong on detail and understand that transport doesn't always operate strictly between 8 and 5, this could be a great opportunity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing daily administrative support to the Operations Controller .

• Coordinating and capturing transport bookings.

• Communicating with subcontractors, drivers and relevant operational stakeholders .

• Ensuring loading and offloading information is communicated accurately and on time.

• Checking that all loading, delivery and offloading documentation is complete and correct.

• Following up on outstanding documentation and operational information.

• Maintaining accurate transport and load records.

• Assisting with the coordination and administration of daily bulk commodity movements.

• Resolving administrative queries and escalating operational issues where necessary.

• Supporting the broader operations team to ensure loads are executed efficiently.

• General transport and logistics administration.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, freight or fleet administration .

• Experience supporting a transport controller or operations team would be advantageous.

• A good understanding of bookings, loads, delivery documentation and transport processes .

• Strong administration and attention to detail.

• Confident communication skills, particularly when dealing with subcontractors and operational teams.

• The ability to work accurately in a busy, deadline-driven environment .

• Good computer literacy and administrative systems experience.

• A proactive approach - someone who follows up and makes sure things get done.

• Reliability and the ability to work well as part of a close-knit operations team.

• Experience within bulk transport, commodities, road freight or subcontracted transport would be particularly valuable.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly CTC of R12 000

Working Hours

Location: Airport Industria / Airport City, Cape Town

Working arrangement: Fully office-based

Monday–Friday: 06:30 - 16:00

Weekends: One weekend on, one weekend off. When working the Saturday, you'll be in the office until approximately 12:00.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the pace of transport operations and wants to become an integral part of a busy, established team.

If you're organised, quick to follow up, strong with paperwork and understand that every successful load has good administration behind it, we'd love to hear from you.