Transport Controller

Grindrod - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Closing date yi 28 ka July 2026

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Purpose

  • Reporting to the Team Leader – Transport, responsible for executing the plans of the bulk transport.

Requirements
  • Matric/Grade 12
  • 2- year transportation related qualification at NQF level 5.
  • Computer literacy
  • A minimum of 3 years transport experience in the road transport Industry of which at least 1 years in a bulk commodities environment (including cross border, bonded cargo).
Skills & Competencies
  • Data analysis and statistical aptitude.
  • Highly conscientious and diligent.
  • Good Understanding and interpretation of Road Traffic, Regulation, and local Municipal by-laws and cross border requirements.
  • Understanding of ISO9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018 standards.
  • Assertiveness.
  • Attention to detail.
Responsibilities

Planning and Executing

  • Daily execution of the Team Leader’s plans by communication with relevant suppliers and customer.
  • Liaising with mine based teams, customs teams and ports teams to ensure correct loads are loaded and offloaded at correct locations.
  • Reporting any division in plans to the team leader for correction.
     

Reporting

  • Ensuring that the daily load tracker is up to dat for invoicing daily.
  • Daily Management Report.

Transport Capacity

  • Communicating with transporters on available fleet for loading.

People Management

  • Self-development.
  • Resolves labour issues when they occur.
  • Participate in performance reviews.
  •  Planning and executing of training needs.

Daily Activities

  •  Communication to contractors.
  • Provide support to the transport team leaders with their daily activities.
  • Management of customer expectations.
  • Deviation Management.
  • Team motivation and communication.
  • Reporting to Management on daily performance.
  • Effective Contractor management.
Ref No
  • grind_000673
Remuneration
  • Market Related
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