Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner in Ballito. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.
The Role
The Transport Planner vacancy forms part of how the Ballito branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 Ballito teams, and the new Transport Planner will feel that from the first week.
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 KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Ballito have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ballito team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Ballito contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Based in Ballito
Equally, the role is based in Ballito, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Ballito and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ballito cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal 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 Ballito.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ballito office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal 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.
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 structure and working relationships for this role in Ballito will be explained during the hiring process.
Daily Duties
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
What You’ll Need
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.