Fleet Controller

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Fleet Controller in Klerksdorp, and we encourage applicants from across North West to consider this opportunity.

The Role

Importantly, 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.

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.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Klerksdorp much easier.

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.

Common Questions

Is there opportunity for promotion?

Any progression opportunities depend on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs.

What shift patterns apply to this role?

Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.

Is training provided for this position?

Training or onboarding, if available, will be described by the hiring organisation in the final vacancy details.

Is this position open to recent graduates?

Yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.

Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates who can meet the advertised location and work-schedule requirements.

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.

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

Equally, 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.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across North West, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

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.

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

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Klerksdorp contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in North West.

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

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

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

Based in Klerksdorp

Working in Klerksdorp means a place near the Sun City corridor, 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role 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.

Your Future Here

Beyond that, career progression for this logistics jobs role in Klerksdorp depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in North West.

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

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.

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

Where You’ll Work

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.

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.

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

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.

Daily Duties

• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes

Candidate Profile

• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)

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