We're Hiring: Despatch Manager (Experienced, Hands-On Leader Wanted)
Location: Nancefield, Booysens
Type: Full-time
Are you a strong, practical leader with experience in managing despatch operations and leading a team with confidence and respect? We’re looking for a Despatch Manager who can take full ownership of the department, drive results, and create a culture of teamwork, accountability, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all despatch operations, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries
- Lead, motivate, and guide the despatch team with fairness and authority
- Handle daily planning, loading, route allocation, and vehicle coordination
- Resolve crises and challenges calmly and effectively
- Ensure proper documentation, labeling, and tracking of goods
- Work closely with internal teams to avoid delays, duplicates, and missed deliveries
- Maintain a high level of organisation, safety, and cleanliness in the despatch area
- Monitor performance, manage time and resources, and provide regular feedback
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a despatch, logistics, or warehouse environment
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Proven record of building strong teams and improving despatch flow
- Practical problem-solving and crisis-handling ability
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport an advantage
What We’re Looking For:
- A calm but firm leader who earns respect through consistency
- Someone who leads by example, not position
- An organiser who doesn’t wait to be told – you see what’s needed and do it
- Someone who takes pride in smooth operations, accurate deliveries, and a united team
If you’re ready to make a real impact and lead a critical department with confidence and care, we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- managerial: 1 year (Required)
- logistic: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/07/25