Logistics Controller

Logistics Controller

Recruiter

Flink Recruitment

Job Ref

PTA001036/JB

Date posted

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY

Our client is looking for a logistics controller to join their team.

POSITION INFO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Planning, execution and management of commercial vehicle deliveries and drivers in line with operational principles and performance standards - Managing the driver availability to ensure maximum efficiencies - Managing the applicable operational processes and disciplines - Managing the Vehicle Delivery Tracking System's clerical and administration functions - Cross Border Planning - Understand, manage and control the operational cost elements to maximize efficiencies and profitability in line with the performance expectations - Liaising with (Account Executive, National Manpower & Fleet Controller) to ensure that all queries are effectively and efficiently resolved - Identify logistical challenges and implement solutions - Conduct data analysis - fuel consumption - Ad hoc tasks and research projects - Provide feedback to management regarding all operational matters - Maintaining effective communication with all Operations staff in order to ensure that all are "in the loop" regarding operational matters - Utilizing Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) in such a manner that all work is performed and presented in an accurate and uniform manner - Establish and maintain good working relationships - Data Capturing - Daily tool box talks with the drivers - Checking of all tracking devices for functionality prior to the driver's dispatching QUALIFICATION & REQUIRED: SKILLS - Matric/Grade 12 - Extensive experience in logistics and/or project management - BCom degree in Logistics Management advantageous - Management and leadership abilities - Organized and comfortable with data analysis - Very good geographical knowledge of RSA - Fully conversant in Microsoft Excel and Word - Fully conversant in cross border procedures - Excellent interpersonal skills - Ability to develop and document quality processes - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English - Ability to fluently communicate in Zulu and/or isiXhosa would be advantageous - Ability to create and conduct verbal, visual and written presentations - Ability to communicate at all levels - Mechanical appreciation - Ability to work under pressure - Willing to work outside normal office hours and work out of town for short periods CORE COMPETENCIES: TRANSPORT: - Attention to detail - Logical - Insight and perceptive - Passionate, high-energy levels - Problem solving - Assertive, decisive - Committed - Excellence orientated - Self-starter - Taking Initiative Must have own reliable transport