{"id":10613,"date":"2025-05-19T16:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/transport-controller-transport-administration-assistant\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T00:24:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T00:24:24","slug":"transport-controller-transport-administration-assistant","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=10613","title":{"rendered":"Transport Controller \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Transport Administration Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Qualifications &amp; Experience<\/p>\n<p>\tMatric.<br \/>\n\tRelevant Transport or Logistics Diploma \/ Degree.<br \/>\n\tMinimum of two years working experience in the Transport and Logistics environment.<br \/>\n\tPrevious exposure to Container Transport both Operational and Administrative.<br \/>\n\tProficient in MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook.<br \/>\n\tPrevious work experience on Transport Systems.<br \/>\n\tValid driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>PLANNING AND ORGANISING<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure that all data is timeously captured and systems are up to date.<br \/>\n\tPrioritise work and manage time to ensure a steady output in order to meet both internal and external deadlines.<br \/>\n\tControl the documentation flow to ensure a smooth flow of documents between clients, suppliers, operations, support services and the admin department.<br \/>\n\tTrouble Shoot and resolve any queries that may exist with the operations function.<br \/>\n\tAssist with the preparation and analysis of various reports that accurately measure the performance of the KZN Container Operations.<br \/>\n\tAssist with the preparation for internal and external audits that are carried out.<br \/>\n\tAssist with general ops-admin duties as requested by superior.<\/p>\n<p>OPERATIONS CONTROL<\/p>\n<p>\tComplete daily and weekly operational planning in order to efficiently and effectively execute workload.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the shift plan is; thoroughly documented and covers all current work in progress, and prioritised based on importance\/urgency.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that all necessary resources are in place to execute the planned work in progress including but not limited to; drivers, vehicles, trailers, safety\/general equipment.<br \/>\n\tOrganise necessary documentation, system appointments as per shift plan.<br \/>\n\tCarry out daily Blue Area talks at the start of shift as per process.<br \/>\n\tDiscuss operations plan with drivers.<br \/>\n\tDocument any pertinent feedback\/concerns from drivers and assistants and update managers accordingly.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the drivers effectively complete vehicle checklist.<br \/>\n\tAssist in resolving any issues during this process.<br \/>\n\tComplete pre-departure briefing with each driver ensuring that all requirements in place for the drivers to execute the allocated work.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the allocated work is thoroughly explained to the drivers.<br \/>\n\tMonitor and maintain communication with drivers during the execution of planned work to ensure effective and efficient execution.<br \/>\n\tTrouble shoot and resolve any issues that may cause deviation from plan. Modify and change plans where necessary.<br \/>\n\tMaintain effective communication with co-ordinators, managers, clients, consignors, consignees in order to execute planned workload, provide necessary updates and resolve any queries.<br \/>\n\tAttend to vehicle maintenance, breakdowns, equipment failures, incidents, accidents timeously and following set policies and procedures.<br \/>\n\tComplete driver debriefing at the end of shift ensuring that all completed documentation for work done is scrutinised for accuracy and any deviations\/issues\/incidents are endorsed and reported to managers.<br \/>\n\tCollate all necessary documents for completed work and update vessel trackers, tracking schedules and shift planner.<br \/>\n\tUpdate all vessel tracking for working vessels by checking availability of containers and pending vessels by checking vessel birth status updates on TPT systems.<br \/>\n\tUpdate the shift planner with all work in progress to be carried out by next shift.<br \/>\n\tMake necessary Navis appointments for available import containers and export container shipments.<br \/>\n\tComplete monthly staff shift roster and rotation.<br \/>\n\tEnsure all leave taken by subordinates are tracked and necessary leave forms completed and submitted to admin for processing.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that driving hours are closely monitored to ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislation.<br \/>\n\tComplete subsistence and meal allowances and submit to payroll weekly per set deadline.<br \/>\n\tComplete monthly driver incentives and submit to management for approval.<br \/>\n\tManage the sub-contracting process to ensure all deliveries outsourced are carried out per BIL policies and processes, ensuring that all service levels meet our \/ client expectations. Manage SLA\/KPI&#8217;s in this regard.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Bidvest International Logistics","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"Bidvest International Logistics brings the world to you through flexible and innovative end-to-end supply chain management. We are a leading global transport and logistics company from South Africa, with a 110-year record of client satisfaction. Our people are at the heart of what sets us apart. We ... read morevalue being a trusted partner to our clients, and we strive to become a valuable extension of their teams. Located at every major port and airport in South Africa, and through our partnership with EMO Trans, we can offer you an international network of 250 offices in 120 countries. Our services include air, sea and road transportation; warehousing; and customs brokerage, across all major industries. Bidvest International Logistics offers a personalised logistics solution as well as supply chain engineers who will analyse, re-design and optimise your supply chain to bring clarity to the process. 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