Fleet Controller

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Fleet Controller based in Klerksdorp, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.

Overview

This Fleet Controller role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Klerksdorp. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across North West.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Klerksdorp operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Klerksdorp teams, and the new Fleet Controller will feel that from the first week.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Fleet Controller is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Klerksdorp.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Klerksdorp group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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

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.

On top of that, the team mix in Klerksdorp reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.

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

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.

A Typical Day

Your day kicks off in the yard or at the dock, checking schedules, briefing your team and lining up the day’s priorities. You move between receiving, picking, dispatch and the WMS, keeping a close eye on accuracy and time slots. There are constant conversations — with drivers, controllers, customers and the warehouse floor — and the better you communicate, the smoother things run. By the end of the shift, the racks are tidy, the trucks are out, and the next inbound load is already on its way.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Klerksdorp.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Klerksdorp office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Your Workplace

In addition, 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.

Beyond that, 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.

Beyond that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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

Growing With Us

On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Klerksdorp have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Klerksdorp team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Klerksdorp have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Why This Role

On top of that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in logistics jobs from your base in Klerksdorp. Many colleagues across North West have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Klerksdorp teams.

Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Klerksdorp keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in North West.

About Klerksdorp

Working in Klerksdorp means a place near the Hartbeespoort tourism node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Klerksdorp office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Klerksdorp.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Klerksdorp, North West.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Crucially, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.