Ithemba Recruitment

Operations Dispatcher

Ithemba Recruitment  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

 Job description:

  • Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and record significant information
  • Address problems and requests by transmitting information or providing solutions
  • Receive and dispatch orders for products or deliveries
  • Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance
  • Use radio, phone or computer to send crews, vehicles or other field units to appropriate locations
  • Monitor the route and status of field units to coordinate and prioritize their schedule
  • Provide field units with information about orders, traffic, obstacles and requirements
  • Enter data in computer system and maintain logs and records of calls, activities and other information

Qualifications, experience and skills:

  • Matric
  • Relevant Tertiary Qualification is advantage
  • Proven operations experience in courier / logistics industry (3 years or more)
  • Ability to make tough decisions
  • Organizing skills
  • Ability to lead and manage a dynamic team
  • Communication & listening skills
  • Passion, energy, desire (to get the job done), & runway (ability to grow)
  • Initiative
  • Time management and an ability to work under pressure
  • Driving Skills- valid drivers license
  • PC Experience (E-mail/Word/Excel, Freightware an advantage)
  • Geographical knowledge of SA
  • Own Transport
  • Able to work shifts
  • Forklift License
Ithemba Recruitment

About Ithemba Recruitment

Ithemba Recruitment is an organisation that specializes in the placement of quality candidates in various industries.

We at Ithemba recruitment are “specialist generalists” we have the understanding that the we are able to recruit for a wide range of positions in various job functions that clients may require because we prefer to be seen as specialists for our clients needs and culture rather than specialists in a specific sector.

We feel that any position can be qualified by the correct understanding of people rather than what field they work in. We feel that by communicating effectively with candidates and having respect for their needs, requirements and time – we are able to form relationships and properly understand our candidates and the culture that they would fit into so as to service our clients’ needs more effectively. You could possibly classify us as “Versatilist”.

Whether you are in need of a new member of staff or as we like to call it "a new family member"​ or if you are in search of a new opportunity our consultants are ready to take your call.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Durban, ZA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ithembarecruitment.co.za
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