79 Logistics Coordinators jobs in Cape Town

The focus of this role will be to achieve results by driving strong business development initiatives whilst being fully embraced in a supportive and team selling cultured environment.

Minimum requirements :

• Matric / NQF4
• 3-5 years New Business Development experience in the Freight / Logistics / Distribution / Supply Chain Industry (pre-requisite)
• Present proof of Targets vs. Actual Achievements
• Fully computer literate and exposure to working on integrated information systems
• Strong oral and written proficiency in the English Language
• Own presentable & reliable vehicle with valid drivers licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this area
• Timely data entry in Customer Relationship Management tool
• Orchestrate customer / branch relationships and collaborate with regional Product, Service, Geo, and Knowledge Management resources
• Participate in the creation of value-added solutions for customers logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations
• Support the transition of new accounts through customer introductions, information transfer, and securing any necessary customer paperwork. When needed, support AR (accounts receivable) collection
• Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills and updating Product and Service knowledge
• Work towards and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Involvement in local trade groups, as directed by the District Sales Manager
• Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs

In return this opportunity will offer the successful candidate a competitive remuneration package that will include a Basic Salary, Car Allowance, Company Contribution towards Medical Aid & Retirement Annuity and an aggressive commission structure.

The focus of this role will be to achieve results by driving strong business development initiatives whilst being fully embraced in a supportive and team selling cultured environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric/NQF4
• Relevant sales/logistics/marketing qualification (advantageous)
• 3-5 years New Business Development experience in the Freight/Logistics/Distribution/Supply Chain Industry (pre-requisite)
• Present proof of Targets vs. Actual Achievements
• Fully computer literate and exposure to working on integrated information systems
• Strong oral and written proficiency in the English Language
• Own presentable & reliable vehicle with valid drivers licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this area
• Timely data entry in Customer Relationship Management tool
• Orchestrate customer / branch relationships and collaborate with regional Product, Service, Geo, and Knowledge Management resources
• Participate in the creation of value-added solutions for customers logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations
• Support the transition of new accounts through customer introductions, information transfer, and securing any necessary customer paperwork. When needed, support AR (accounts receivable) collection
• Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills and updating Product and Service knowledge
• Work towards and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Involvement in local trade groups, as directed by the District Sales Manager
• Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs

In return this opportunity will offer the successful candidate a competitive remuneration package that will include a Basic Salary, Car Allowance, Company Contribution towards Medical Aid & Retirement Annuity and an aggressive commission structure.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Representative to join our clients team in the freight forwarding industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing customized transportation solutions, and driving revenue growth while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in freight forwarding services, including ocean, air, ground transportation and cross trade.
2. Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, understanding their logistics needs and providing tailored solutions.
3. Develop and deliver persuasive sales presentations to potential clients, showcasing capabilities and services.
4. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
5. Collaborate with operations, customer service, and other internal teams to ensure seamless execution of customer shipments.
6. Prepare and maintain accurate sales reports, forecasts, and client records.
7. Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the company.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Proven experience in sales, preferably within the freight forwarding or logistics industry.
2. Strong knowledge of international shipping, customs regulations, and transportation solutions.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with clients at all levels.
4. Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
5. Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
6. Exceptional negotiation and problem-solving skills.

About the Role:
Location : Kraaifontein

Our client is a technology-driven transport company based in Kraaifontein. They use a platform to connect shippers with transporters and manage road freight end-to-end for efficient, on-time delivery. Their goal is to be Africa’s go-to transport partner, built on innovation, teamwork, and precision.

They are looking for a driven Logistics Coordinator to join their team.

In this role, you'll own the full commercial and operational cycle of road‑transport movements; from first call to final POD, while growing a profitable account/sales portfolio with a strong team beside you. You will prospect shippers, price and win work, secure the right transporter/owner‑driver, run the load end‑to‑end with control‑tower discipline, and turn each successful trip into repeat revenue.

You are supported during every part of the journey and can rely on a very strong senior team for assistance and guidance. Technology and innovation is deeply embedded into everything they do, and will form a massive part of your day to day exposure. Healthy sales incentives are structured into your earnings and provide an opportunity to earn significantly above market. As your accounts grow, you qualify to get a schedule/support member/s to join your team that reports directly to you.

High Level Functions:

● Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with customers/transporters and understand their specific transportation needs. Ensure that all aspects of a customer's supplier requirements are understood, this will include pricing, routes, product, account size etc;

● Lead Generation: Make calls to establish relationships and build your book of business. Proactively identify potential clients through research and networking to contribute to lead generation;

● Customer Onboarding: Sell and close new and existing customers to move their loads;

● Negotiation: Negotiate price with customers and suppliers;

● Book loads: Constantly book and secure loads with shippers/clients;

● Daily Operations: Manage all aspects of a customers daily loads, resolving issues, to ensure pickup and delivery is on time;

● Communication: Be honest and proactive in all your communications - internally and externally

● Growth: As the Logistics Coordinator, your key responsibilities encompass a strategic focus on growth. This involves adeptly following through with customer leads, supplier leads and assisting with all early stage operational requirements to grow this sector which is currently in its infancy within the group;

● CRM: You will be required to track all your progress regarding deals in our CRM system (currently Monday.Com);

● Team: As the requirement for additional staff resources arises, we expect you to provide insights into new hires

Day-to-Day Functions

● Call and message fresh leads and lapsed shippers, logging every touchpoint in the CRM.

● Gather full trip specs-commodity, lane, volume, equipment, and special loading or tracking needs—for precise quoting.

● Build lane rates from market intel and transporter quotes, send sharp proposals, and negotiate margins to win the load.

● Secure a compliant transporter, double-check licences and GIT cover, and issue a clear load confirmation to lock in capacity.

● Brief drivers on SOPs such as corner plates, straps, seals, and TAT rules, then activate live tracking for each trip.

● Monitor ETAs in real time, resolve route exceptions before they escalate, and keep shippers updated without being asked.

● Upsell new lanes, request referrals, and convert first-time shippers into loyal, recurring revenue.

● Update CRM/TMS and review BI dashboards for margin drift, carrier trends, and performance insights, then act on the data.

● Plan tomorrow’s prospecting targets and flag any overnight watch-loads before signing off.

Must-Have Experience

• 2–5+ years in road transport (sales and/or operations): shipper sales, transport sales, or operator roles;.

• Proven new-business prospecting and pipeline discipline (daily call targets, follow-ups, CRM hygiene).
• Rate building & negotiation on spot and rate-sheet work; understands buy-rate vs sell-rate and margin protection.
• Strong dispatch/control-tower basics: pre-briefs, live tracking, ETA control, exception management.
• Documentation: load confirmations, PODs, claims basics, and invoicing hand-off.
• Working knowledge of: equipment types (tautliner, pantech, superlinks etc), securement (corner plates/straps), GIT/insurance, TAT/SLAs.
• Comfortable with Google Workspace, CRM/TMS and spreadsheets.
  
  Nice to Have

• Existing shipper relationships and/or transporter network;

• Bulk commodities, RFQ management, or contract lane experience;
• Exposure to telematics/camera tracking and control-tower workflows;
• Basic understanding of early-settlement and fuel value-adds for transporters

Salary: Above market + strong sales incentives

Further Studies: You will receive support for career growth with training and courses where possible

Growth Path & Rewards:

This role has a steep and responsibility curve. Top performers can build a team quickly:

● Coordinator → Senior Co-ordinator → Team Lead (Shipper/Carrier) → Sales Manager

● Competitive base + uncapped commission tied to GP and book growth.

● Clear targets, weekly coaching, and visibility via BI dashboards.

• Matric is essential.
• 2 - 3 years experience in a similar role. 
• Accounting background is essential.
• Above-average Excel and numerical skills, cost calculations.
• Good bilingual communication – both written and verbal.
• Must be able and willing to work every 3rd Saturday and alternating public holidays.

• Purchasing, reconciliations, and logistical coordination of purchases and sales.
• Strategic planning.
• Stock allocation based on demand using the internal computer system.
• Stock reconciliation.
• Cost budgeting vs. actual expenses.

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator that willl liaise with clients and freight companies to ensure smooth transfers and troubleshooting problems and finding solutions under pressure.

Key Requirements
± 2 years experience in the logistics and freight industry preferably with
perishables/fruit routing experience and some time spent in a similar role
Tertiary qualification advantageous
Fruit industry knowledge
Planning with clients and follow through
Strong numerically with good commercial acumen
Excellent with Excel and Outlook
Attention to detail whilst working under pressure

• Communicate and liaise effectively with all levels within the company

Display IT system and Microsoft office proficiency
Deadline driven with accuracy and detail orientation
Proactively anticipate problems and determine solutions
Ensure that goals are achieved / meet deliverables and deadlines
Develop strong internal and external business relationships
Think pro-actively and pre-empt needs.
Function effectively and efficiently under pressure.

Please note that :

Suitable candidates will receive an application form via email.

By submitting your CV you accept that we will retain your CV in our database in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Policy.

Should you have not been contacted within 14 days , please consider your application unsuccessful for this spesific advertised position.

We will however contact you once we work on a more suitable role matching your skillset and our clients requirements, hopefully very soon.

Thank You.

Logistics and distribution Company based in Cape Town CBD is looking for a supervisor to organize the storage and distribution of goods. In this role you will ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time. You will also be involved in transportation, stock control, warehouse monitoring and monitoring the flow of goods.

Include but not limited to :

• Strategically planning and managing logistics, manage offsite warehouse stock outside South African boarders, transportation and customer services
• Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycles
• Co-ordinating imports and exports
• Planning quantities and dispatches to meet client deadlines
• Following detailed SOP's for shipping of product
• Processing and submitting export documentation
• Tracking of trucks and transport documentation
• Attending to and resolving documentation related queries
• Gathering and capturing of export related data on the internal software system
• Meeting strict and changing deadlines
• All administrative tasks within the scope of the export logistics function within the company
• Coordinate with transporters and warehouses.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Supervise the work of logistics administrators.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Tracking of trucks and transport documentation

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouses, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Keep track of quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and efficiency
• Resolve any problems arising or complaints
• Meet accuracy and timeliness targets
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Skills and requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and the ability to use initiative.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced MS Excel skills required including spreadsheets)
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
• Ability to ask questions rather than making assumptions
• Team player
• Degree preferrable but not essential
• Extensive experience in Road Freight particularly within Africa with a Commercial Background

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Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

Permanent

Cape Town

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To manage the overall logistics, both inbound and outbound, ensuring that operations

within the Vector single depot are handled seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Execution

• Work in conjunction with the Regional Operations Manager to co-create the regional operations strategy, based on a 1-to-3-year view of requirements.
• Work closely with the rest of the business to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
• Drive the implementation of improvements in operating processes and systems to optimise warehouse and transport efficiencies.
• Determine operational capacity requirements across both the medium and the long term and plan required asset utilisation and capex requirements accordingly.
• Use growth and investment opportunities to ensure warehouse design and flow is optimised.
• Stay abreast of latest international trends by visiting facilities (local and international) and integrating best practice into future solutions.
• As a central point of the supply chain, identify supply chain bottle necks and opportunities and develop solutions through collaboration with all relevant parties in the business.
• Constantly monitor and drive the achievement of single depot strategic and operational targets.
• Ensure the agreed operational targets are achieved through team targets and that these targets align cross-functionally within the area of responsibility.
• Conduct weekly management meetings to address challenges, review performance and plan for future optimum performance.
• Maintain an accurate record of planning forecasts for the week before as well as a five week future plan to enable accurate decision-making and longer term planning.
  
  

• Integrate business systems successfully to support operational processes.
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of stock.
• Control stock accurately across all single depot functions.
• Initiate and manage stock loss reduction programmes.
• Deliver system support to all internal and external customers.
• Manage and utilize the single depot base vehicle fleet by optimizing routes and vehicle requirements between depots.
• Ensure continuous improvement in reverse logistics systems and processes by on-the-job observation, benchmarking and analysis.
• Drive the logistics team on a daily basis to ensure that it deploys stock through the network to effectively meet customer service levels at minimal cost.
• Drive a culture of commitment to key performance indicator’s (KPI’s) by creating awareness and providing recognition for attainment of KPI’s within the team.
• Utilise regular communication channels and team meetings to promote continuous improvement and best practice on a daily basis across the single depot.
• Work closely with Principals to ensure inbound and outbound alignment.
• Work closely with customers to develop solutions that best fit customer needs as well as suit warehouse and transport capabilities at the lowest cost.
  
  

• Mitigate risks against people and physical assets.
• Ensure consistent application of the Group risk management policy across the single depot.
• Drive the risk committee process and activities by having monthly meetings, analysing findings and ensuring corrective action is undertaken.
• Ensure full legal compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Re-evaluate the risk profile of the single depot on an annual basis.
• Measure and manage sustainability practices across the single depot.
• Maintain and implement food safety standards across the single depot and ensure that enhancements are implemented based on on-going learning.
• Ensure that security is maintained and that appropriate investigations take place where incidents occur.
  
  

• Ensure the team accurately and regularly captures operating data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Analyse management information on a daily basis to ensure productivity and logistics/distribution targets and standards are being met.
• Suggest system changes to ensure the ongoing relevance and accuracy of information.
• Share relevant data with the management team to enable reliable business decision making.
  
  

• Manage the formulation of a maintenance plan that is aligned to the operational plan for the single depot.
• Drive sustainable maintenance practices throughout the single depot.
• Manage the transport maintenance team and ensure that planned maintenance programmes are implemented to enable optimal asset utilisation.
• Ensure that maintenance practices are aligned to business standards.
  
  

• Compile the annual distribution budget for the single depot.
• Manage costs to ensure lowest cost storage and distribution and the optimal utilisation of assets.
• Report on a weekly basis on actual KPI’s versus budget and work with the relevant teams to address areas of non-conformance proactively and promptly.
• Report on and manage all input costs within the single depot and manage any over or under-spend appropriately to ensure that issues are addressed before significant financial loss occurs.
• Authorise expenses within the level of authority and monitor spending activity within teams to ensure compliance with financial and ethical standards.
• Implement and encourage cost cutting initiatives within the single depot where these do not impact on long term business sustainability.
• Enforce accountability for budget expenditure by the management team.
• Mitigate business risks within budgetary constraints through the allocation of spend to areas of high priority.
• Ensure correct operational planning to meet budgeted volumes across a 2-3 year time horizon.
• Review and authorise capex documentation and align the proposals with the long term strategy, taking into account the return on investment and sustainability requirements.
• Manage external supplier relationships and contracts in collaboration with the procurement team to ensure agreed service levels are met.
• Ensure all general ledger accounts are reconciled, and deadlines are met.
• Ensure optimal deployment of physical and human resources using best practice standards, productivity measurements and on-the-job observation.
  
  

• Lead the single depot management team towards meeting strategic objectives and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set.
• Lead a single depot team and workforce and maintain a stable IR climate through a constructive relationship with unions.
• Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
• Drive employment equity within the team to ensure that diversity is achieved at all levels and that statutory targets and requirements are met.
• Champion training and development of the team through the utilisation of available training opportunities or by contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with regional and national training specialists.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates and ensure that the process is cascaded throughout the single depot.
• Develop and manage high performance multi-disciplinary teams in order to solve problems within the single depot.
• Encourage skills workshops between multi-disciplinary teams and across the single depot to realise the transfer of skills.
• Conduct weekly management meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.
• Manage the employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
• Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback.
• Coach and support team members where necessary to achieve objectives.
  
  

• Sales
• Finance
• The broader supply chain management team (especially supply chain and transport planning).
  
  

• Suppliers and service providers
• Principals
• Customers
  
  

• Minimum of a degree or diploma in logistics management.
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence.
• A minimum of 5 years in a warehouse and distribution environment.
  
  

• Financial management
• Planning, organisation and coordination
• Negotiation
• Relationship building
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal
• Logical thinking
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Decision-making
• Analytical and evaluative thinking
  
  

• SAP and other ERP systems
• Warehousing principles and practices
• Company sales strategy and customer and product priorities
• Supply chain principles and methodologies
• Company and Group economics (supply and demand)
• Applicable legislation for warehouse and transport management (risk, health, safety and environmental)
• Transportation economics
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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SUMMARY :

Purpose of the role :

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Logistics Manager to oversee the end-to-end logistics and supply

chain operations for our cement warehousing and bricks / blocks manufacturing business. The successful candidate

will be responsible for managing transportation (both in-house and outsourced), inventory control, warehouse

coordination, and the efficient movement of materials between multiple storage locations and production facilities.

This role is based at our Inca facility and requires strong coordination across all Cape Town sites.

POSITION INFO :

Key Responsibilities :

Transportation Management

• Coordinate the movement of bulk cement from the port to warehouse locations.
• Manage company-owned tankers and liaise with third-party transport providers for deliveries and collections.
• Schedule and monitor the dispatch of cement and finished goods (bricks and blocks) to customers and internal

sites.

Warehouse & Inventory Coordination

Logistics Planning & Reporting

Supplier & Transporter Liaison

Compliance & Risk Management

Minimum Requirements :

Work Environment & Travel :

Primarily based at the Inca Concrete Products.

Regular site visits to other warehouses and the debagging station.

Occasional travel to transporters’ depots and customer sites as needed.