Job title : Transport Controller - Durban Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : January 17, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Qualifications & Experience Matric.
Relevant Transport or Logistics Diploma / Degree.
Minimum of two years working experience in the Transport and Logistics environment.
Previous exposure to Container Transport both Operational and Administrative.
Proficient in MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook.
Previous work experience on Transport Systems.
Valid driver's licence.
Key Responsibilities PLANNING AND ORGANISING Ensure that all data is timeously captured and systems are up to date.
Prioritise work and manage time to ensure a steady output in order to meet both internal and external deadlines.
Control the documentation flow to ensure a smooth flow of documents between clients, suppliers, operations, support services and the admin department.
Trouble Shoot and resolve any queries that may exist with the operations function.
Assist with the preparation and analysis of various reports that accurately measure the performance of the KZN Container Operations.
Assist with the preparation for internal and external audits that are carried out.
Assist with general ops-admin duties as requested by superior.
OPERATIONS CONTROL Complete daily and weekly operational planning in order to efficiently and effectively execute workload.
Ensure that the shift plan is; thoroughly documented and covers all current work in progress, and prioritised based on importance/urgency.
Ensure 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.
Organise necessary documentation, system appointments as per shift plan.
Carry out daily Blue Area talks at the start of shift as per process.
Discuss operations plan with drivers.
Document any pertinent feedback/concerns from drivers and assistants and update managers accordingly.
Ensure that the drivers effectively complete vehicle checklist.
Assist in resolving any issues during this process.
Complete pre-departure briefing with each driver ensuring that all requirements in place for the drivers to execute the allocated work.
Ensure that the allocated work is thoroughly explained to the drivers.
Monitor and maintain communication with drivers during the execution of planned work to ensure effective and efficient execution.
Trouble shoot and resolve any issues that may cause deviation from plan.
Modify and change plans where necessary.
Maintain effective communication with co-ordinators, managers, clients, consignors, consignees in order to execute planned workload, provide necessary updates and resolve any queries.
Attend to vehicle maintenance, breakdowns, equipment failures, incidents, accidents timeously and following set policies and procedures.
Complete 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. Collate all necessary documents for completed work and update vessel trackers, tracking schedules and shift planner.
Update all vessel tracking for working vessels by checking availability of containers and pending vessels by checking vessel birth status updates on TPT systems.
Update the shift planner with all work in progress to be carried out by next shift.
Make necessary Navis appointments for available import containers and export container shipments.
Complete monthly staff shift roster and rotation.
Ensure all leave taken by subordinates are tracked and necessary leave forms completed and submitted to admin for processing.
Ensure that driving hours are closely monitored to ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislation.
Complete subsistence and meal allowances and submit to payroll weekly per set deadline.
Complete monthly driver incentives and submit to management for approval.
Manage 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's in this regard.
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