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Listing live now. Role: Transport Planner. Location: Schweizer-Reneke, North West. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
The Transport Planner vacancy forms part of how the Schweizer-Reneke branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Schweizer-Reneke team.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Schweizer-Reneke also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Transport Planner is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.
Meet the Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Schweizer-Reneke office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.
On top of that, the team mix in Schweizer-Reneke reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
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.
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.
Crucially, 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 Schweizer-Reneke site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Schweizer-Reneke.
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 Schweizer-Reneke.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.
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.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Schweizer-Reneke.
Crucially, the Schweizer-Reneke 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 Role
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
Minimum Requirements
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.