Job Description
About the Role
The Dispatch Manager is a critical role at Fordec Holdings, responsible for ensuring the strategic planning, routing, scheduling, and safe dispatch of all online and retail orders. This position requires strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and operational discipline to optimize fleet utilisation, achieve service level targets, and control costs across all outbound logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and optimise daily multi-drop delivery routes
- Manage routing to minimise fuel consumption, travel time, and vehicle wear
- Plan deliveries in accordance with store receiving windows
- Improve on-time delivery performance (target ≥95%)
- Monitor route efficiency and adjust based on traffic patterns
- Utilise routing software or structured planning systems
- Reduce cost per drop and cost per kilometre
- Ensure optimal vehicle loading based on weight, volume, and drop sequence
Requirements
• Matric and IT literate, MS Office (ERP, Excel & Route Planning Software)
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in FMCG logistics or dispatch management
• Proven experience in fleet routing and multi-drop planning
• Experience managing in-house fleet operations
• Experience in frozen/temperature-controlled distribution is essential
• Strong understanding of Road Traffic legislation
• Driver’s license and own transport
Qualifications
None specified.
Salary & Benefits
Not mentioned in the original job description.
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About Transport / logistics / warehouse Jobs in Tshwane
The transport, logistics, and warehouse industry is a vital sector in Tshwane, providing essential services to the nation’s economy. Typically, this field is driven by the growth of international trade, e-commerce, and manufacturing industries. Generally, jobs in this sector are available across various sectors, including technology, financial services, and manufacturing.
When it comes to salary expectations for transport, logistics, and warehouse positions in Tshwane, broad ranges can be provided, but actual figures may vary significantly based on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and location. Typically, entry-level roles may fall within the range of R30 000 to R60 000 per annum, while more senior or specialized roles may command salaries ranging from R80 000 to R150 000 per annum. Commonly, salaries for this type of role are also influenced by factors such as union rates and cost-of-living adjustments.
Common skills required for transport, logistics, and warehouse positions include a valid driver’s license, experience with vehicle management systems, knowledge of warehouse operations, basic IT skills, and analytical thinking. Typically, proficiency in English is essential, as well as good communication and problem-solving skills. Additionally, many employers also require candidates to be physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
The industries that commonly employ transport, logistics, and warehouse staff include the technology industry, manufacturing sector, financial services sector, and retail sector. These sectors often have large warehouses, distribution centers, or fleet operations that require skilled personnel to manage.
Career development opportunities are available for those seeking advancement in this field. Typically, employees can progress from warehouse supervisor to senior manager roles within a company, while specialized skills such as supply chain management or logistics coordination can lead to career paths in consulting or start-ups. Often, experience working in logistics roles can also provide opportunities for relocation or transfer to other parts of the country or even abroad.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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