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Logistics Manager

Kempston Recruitment·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Part-time
Financial ServicesFull TimePart-time
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  • Our client is seeking a Logistics Manager, to join their team. The role is based in JHB, Gauteng and would suit someone familiar with the area.

Minimum skills and experience required:

  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans
  • 5-10 years logistics management experience
  • Hard working and self motivated
  • Experience in managing local and cross-border deliveries
  • A university degree is advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:

Fleet and Operations Oversight

  • Load/Route planning: Building and planning loads for various customers daily. Communicating with warehouse managers and drivers to ensure loads are completed efficiently.
  • Vehicle Maintenance: Inspecting vehicles and managing maintenance staff. In charge of overseeing repairs, timelines and reconning of tyres, parts and tools.
  • Fleet monitors: Communicating with fleet controllers throughout the day to resolve delays and manage communication with clients in order to resolve issues on the road or at the shops/warehouses.

Management and Finance

  • Team Leadership: Directing drivers, dispatchers, and support staff.
  • Budget Control: Managing departmental operational and capital costs.
  • Record Keeping: Communicating with administrative staff to manage and maintain driver overtime.
  • Payment loading: Load daily payments for operational expenses (Tolls; Night outs; casuals; border fees) for CEO to review and approve.

Key skills

Bachelors
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At a glance

Company

Kempston Recruitment

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 29, 2026

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