Fleet Controller

Step into a Fleet Controller role in Jeffreys Bay and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

About This Position

An experienced Fleet Controller is needed to support operations in Jeffreys Bay. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Fleet Controller taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Fleet Controller to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Jeffreys Bay also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Equal Opportunity

In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Jeffreys Bay.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

Why Join Us

Equally, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Jeffreys Bay; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Your Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Jeffreys Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Jeffreys Bay will be explained during the hiring process.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

About Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with along the Sunshine Coast tourism belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Jeffreys Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Jeffreys Bay.

The Environment

Importantly, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Jeffreys Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams

Candidate Profile

• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.