Transport Coordinator M/F

 

 

Transport Coordinator M/F

General Information

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!   

Job description

Mission description

Job Purpose:
To coordinate day to day transportation activities, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of goods while optimizing routes and resources.

 

Profile

Job Function:
• Ensure vehicles are dispatched on time
• Ensure maximum utilisation of AGL fleet to maximise profitability
• Efficient communication to the relevant parties with regards to deliveries and
collections
• Manage all relevant Carlo, Pegasus and data is captured on time
• Ensure the correct cargo is collected and or delivered by the drivers
• Signed PODs is handed in immediately after deliveries and e-mailed through
to the correct parties
• Immediate reporting of any incidents or accidents to management
• Ensure hazardous chemical regulations are met when transporting Hazchem
products
• Inform all parties when utilising Subcontractors to ensure SOP is met
• To manage relationships to achieve organisational goals
• All files to be registered immediately upon receiving documents / cargo.
• Ensure all documents are completed correctly and ready for dispatch prior to
booking a vehicle.
• Book Vehicle/s as per the instruction at the lowest rate possible.
• Tracking of shipments and updating clients, files & tracking reports on every
step of the shipment
• Following up with suppliers and obtaining reports and update Internal and
external clients
• Stock control of consumables
• Requesting and negotiate rates from Suppliers.
• Ensure staff complies with South African Occupational Health and Safety act
regulations and requirements
• Assist with General Admin of the TD Department
• Ensure other tasks and requirements given by Supervisor/Management are
adhered to.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Matric
• Minimum 3 years' experience in handling and management of fleet/ transport
• Microsoft knowledge: Excel, Outlook and Word
• Experience in Pegasus is a must
• Learning towards a diploma or degree will be an advantage

Other competencies required
• Timekeeping is essential ensuring timeous handling of processes
• Team Player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving abilities
• Professional communication skills (verbal and written)