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Transport Planner

R250000 - R450000 Y MAERSK

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Would you like to be part of a value driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We're seeking an Transport Planner to support the Management Team with the day-to-day operation of the Transport Department, responsible for a group of operators and ensuring an efficient Transport operation in achieving business targets. Provide line management to the assigned group, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring operational targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer.

What We Offer

Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade every day all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. When you join Maersk, you'll find that the world is your workplace, you'll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values, to us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily operations management

  • Daily planning of next day operations
  • Management Vehicle bookings and Customer order planning .
  • Dispatch procedure
  • Delivery procedure
  • Debrief procedure
  • Returns procedure
  • System application and maintenance (TMS) & other systems used with in the Transport department for dispatch or tracking daily operations and results.
  • Investigating process breach and provide a detailed report, Ownership of daily load planner, (i.e. follow up with Transport service provider for fleet numbers and ETA's and drivers' details)
  • Smooth functioning of the daily operations and any tasks and instructions assigned to you by a superior

Shunt Management

  • Ensure that the pre-inspection trip sheet is completed at the beginning of each shift
  • Ensure All shunt trucks are in a roadworthy condition prior to departure
  • Report of faults to respective service providers Incident/Accident investigations conducted.
  • Daily analysis of usage and usage reports and serviceability.
  • Reporting of truck breakdowns as well as following up on truck serviceability.
  • Ensuring vehicle are serviced and maintained in accordance with service intervals and safety standards.
  • Shift Planning (Correct number of staff for the shift)

TMS Management

  • Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
  • Ensure customer orders are uploaded on to TMS for next day operations before 17:00 daily
  • Ensure load information is updated and kept up to date in TMS daily
  • Ensure POD.s are uploaded Daily on completion of every delivery
  • Following up on tracking events escalated by the control tower in a timely fashion
  • Ensure costings in the system per load is up to date for each load
  • Ensure drivers are captured in the system and drivers' info is up to date

Cost Management

  • Profit and Loss percentage mark up on each load and profitability targets
  • Vehicle utilization
  • General expenses (stationary usage etc.)
  • Control of damages (at pint of loading, & driving incidents etc.)
  • Monitor transportation costs and financial performance, implementing cost-saving measures where possible.
  • Monitor the department's GP per week

Customer Management

  • Ensure customer orders are attended too in a timely fashion.
  • Ensure collection and delivery info is recorded accurately and comprehensively with in TMS and relevant reports.
  • Daily updates to customer on collection enroute, delivery confirmation delays or issues
  • Provide updates on shipment statuses.
  • POD management and ensuring the POD is available on TMS and uploaded on completion of each delivery.
  • Customer support on queries and query management.
  • ISO and business management system.

People and Staff Management

  • Task Allocation: Assigning tasks, duties, and responsibilities to team members.
  • Performance Monitoring: Tracking staff performance, productivity, and adherence to safety standards.

Maintenance Management

  • Vehicle Inspections: Ensuring regular vehicle inspections are conducted.
  • Maintenance Scheduling: Coordinating vehicle maintenance and repairs.
  • Defect Reporting: Identifying and reporting vehicle defects or issues.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Ensuring preventive maintenance tasks are performed.
  • Collaboration with Maintenance Teams: Working with maintenance teams to resolve vehicle issues.
  • Set-up a weekly maintenance meeting
  • Ad hoc required
  • ISO knowledge & commitment

Any other duties or ad hoc tasks to perform

  • Fleet optimization: Analysing routes, capacity, and utilization.
  • Cost management: Monitoring fuel consumption, maintenance costs.
  • Safety initiatives: Implementing safety programs, training.
  • Compliance: Ensuring adherence to regulations, laws.
  • Project management: Overseeing transport-related projects.
  • Data analysis: Analysing transport data to improve operations.
  • Emergency response: Coordinating responses to transport-related emergencies.
  • Stakeholder management: Liaising with internal/external stakeholders.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone with:

  • Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to think critically and resolve issues quickly under pressure.
  • Knowledge of Regulations: Thorough understanding of transportation regulations and safety practices.
  • Experience : Previous experience within the transportation or warehouse industry is often preferred.
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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing .

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Transport Planner

R104000 - R312000 Y Cartrack

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A leading last mile delivery and technology company seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Zone Planner to join our Driver Demand Planner team and be responsible for driver planning, driver supply management, slot management, coordination with infield supervisors, and reporting/dashboard maintenance.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Zone Planner located in Cape Town. The Transportation Planner will be responsible for planning and optimizing routes, analyzing transportation data, coordinating with drivers and stakeholders, monitoring compliance with transportation regulations, and implementing improvement initiatives. The Planner will also work on developing strategies for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and enhancing overall fleet performance

Qualifications

  • Experience in route planning, logistics, and transportation management
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Proficiency in transportation management software and tools
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work on-site in the City of Cape Town
  • Relevant qualifications such as a degree in logistics, transportation, or a related field is a plus
  • Experience in the delivery or courier industry is beneficial
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Planner Transport

Ermelo, Mpumalanga R450000 - R550000 Y Sectorinstituut Transport en Logistiek

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Wil jij werken bij een internationale speler in afval en recycling? REMONDIS in Mierlo zoekt een ervaren Planner Transport die structuur aanbrengt in een dynamische werkomgeving

Wat ga je doen?

Als Planner bij REMONDIS in Ermelo zorg je er samen met vijf collega's voor dat de planning voor zo'n 55 chauffeurs vlekkeloos verloopt. De afval- en recyclingbranche is continu in beweging en dat vraagt om scherpe keuzes en snelle schakels. Jij stemt dagelijks af met de chauffeurs, verkoopafdeling, klantenservice en andere interne afdelingen.

Je maakt een efficiënte rittenplanning waarbij je rekening houdt met service, kosten en wet- en regelgeving. Ook stuur je chauffeurs aan, handel je klantverzoeken af en verwerk je ritten administratief. Je ziet knelpunten én verbeterkansen en komt zelf met verbetervoorstellen.

De sfeer in Ermelo is open en familiair. Korte lijnen, een praatje met de chauffeurs, en samenwerken aan een goede dagplanning – dát is werken bij REMONDIS. Deze functie komt vrij doordat collega Bram intern doorgroeit naar een andere vestiging.

Wat neem je mee?

  • Een aantoonbare ervaring in een plannings- of coördinatiefunctie, bij voorkeur in de logistiek of afvalbranche;
  • Een goede beheersing van de Nederlandse taal, zowel mondeling als schriftelijk;
  • Een probleemoplossende instelling en een hands-on mentaliteit;
  • Een natuurlijk leiderschap en ervaring met operationele aansturing van teams;
  • Een betrokken en stressbestendige werkhouding;
  • Eigen vervoer om naar de standplaats in Ermelo te komen (max. 30 kilometer).

Wat krijg je?

  • Een goed salaris conform CAO Beroepsgoederenvervoer;
  • Een tijdelijk contract bij REMONDIS met uitzicht op een vast contract bij goed functioneren;
  • Een individueel opleidingsbudget van €1500,- per jaar en diverse doorgroeimogelijkheden;
  • 24 vakantiedagen en 3,5 ATV-dagen op basis van fulltime dienstverband;
  • Vrij op nationale feestdagen en een uitstekende pensioenregeling (2/3e betaald door REMONDIS);
  • Korting op aanvullende zorgverzekering en belastingvoordeel op o.a. fietsen, telefoons en fitnessabonnementen;
  • Een prettige, stabiele werkomgeving in een internationaal familiebedrijf met korte lijnen.
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Chief Director: Economic Planning, Infrastructure and Coordination (DEDAT 48/2025)

R900000 - R1200000 Y Western Cape Government

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Job Purpose

The Department of EconomicDevelopment and Tourism, WesternCape Government is seeking adynamic and innovative seniormanager to promote and support catalytic opportunities, logistics and economic development infrastructure projects.

Minimum Requirements
  • A NQF 7 qualification in Economics or Built Environment or Development Studies, as recognised by SAQA;

  • 5-8 years senior management experience

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas
  • Strategically & programmatically drive, develop, implement, maintain and monitor key catatlytic infrastructure interventions & its sub-projects in order to positively transform the economy's competitiveness & improve job creation;

  • Strategic management of the programme;

  • People and financial management of the programme resources

Competencies
  • Strategic Capability and Leadership
  • Project and Programme Management
  • Change Management
  • People Management and Empowerment
  • Financial Management
Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R per annum (Salary level 14). Please note that the remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Notes

1) Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

2) All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at

3) All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.

4) The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link:

5) Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Senior Urban Planning Manager

V&A Waterfront

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The Senior Urban Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Urban Planning Director in managing statutory town planning, heritage, and environmental processes essential to realizing the company's development vision. This role involves evaluating development proposals to ensure alignment with the company’s principles and policies. The Senior Urban Planning Manager is responsible for directing and managing these processes, with careful consideration of the V&A Waterfront’s unique zoning rights, relevant planning legislation, and both local and provincial policy documents.Key responsibilities include ongoing liaison with authorities and consultants, as well as the management of multi-disciplinary professional teams throughout the life cycle of development projects. Together with the Urban Planning Director, the Senior Urban Planning Manager is also tasked with establishing and maintaining robust systems for managing the company’s planning information and documentation, essential for both internal and external assessments. Monitoring and addressing planning and development issues that could impact the V&A Waterfront is a critical aspect of this role.Proficiency with municipal zoning regulations is essential for success in this position.


Job Objectives:


Manage Development Planning



  • Assess the company’s strategic and spatial planning objectives in collaboration with the Urban Planning Director



  • Collectively and collaboratively implement development vision for the Waterfront



  • Analyze and review planning and related matters regarding proposed, current and past projects



  • Establish, prepare and manage planning, heritage and environmental development controls and applications



  • Align implementation of development plans with development controls and approval processes



  • Direct, coordinate and manage statutory approval processes, and liaise with local and provincial authorities



  • Manage and coordinate development objectives between company’s business units



Project Management



  • Coordinate, manage and review planning inputs and workflows for development approval processes



  • Collectively coordinate and manage internal resources and consultants, including budgets



  • Collectively manage planning approval processes with regard to active Development department projects



  • Collectively manage and maintain system of planning records, plans, reports, approvals and documents



  • Collectively manage communication of planning and related information with internal and external parties, and authorities



Monitoring Planning and Development



  • Monitor on-gong V&A planning requirements and obligations with regard to V&A development rights, e.g., Heritage Conservation Management Plan, Bulk Register



  • Monitor and review general development and spatial planning issues impacting on the V&A



  • Prepare and submit reports on a) planning applications affecting the V&A and b) development issues, policies and spatial plans



  • Monitor and review local and provincial planning legislation, policies, development plans and frameworks and potential impacts on V&A projects 



Technical Resources & Support



  • Manage, review and coordinate reports and documentation for planning and related applications



  • Brief consultants, planners and technicians for reports and applications



  • Assess and report on developments, projects and feasibility studies



  • Assist with approval of building plans



  • Review plans and maps for planning reports and applications



  • Conduct site visits and inspections



Educational Requirements: 



  • Postgraduate Urban and Regional Planning Degree (NQF level 9)



  • Certificate Course/s in Built Environment field



  • Registration with South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) as a Professional Planner 



Knowledge Requirements:



  • Town Planning, Environmental and Heritage Legislation and Procedures



  • ‘Package of Plans’ planning approval system 



  • City of Cape Town Development Management Scheme (DMS)



  • National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act



  • Development project requirements & skill sets of built environment professionals



  • Local and Provincial Government Development Policies and Frameworks



  • Urban development and planning principles and issues, and implementation thereof



  • Reading and interpreting plans and drawings related to own and related professions



Skills Requirements:



  • Management of multi-disciplinary teams



  • Management of project requirements and resource planning



  • Allocation and management of project budgets



  • Good strategic thinking, planning and implementation abilities



  • Advanced Written and Verbal Communication



  • Advanced report writing ability



  • Critical, Logical & Numerical Reasoning skills



  • Detail-oriented and sound administrative skills



  • Strong ability to work independently and in teams



  • Proficient in MS Office



  • Presentation Skills



Experience Requirements: 



  • 10+ years’ experience, including strategic development planning.  Must have at least 5 Years experience working with a Municipal Zoning scheme


**This role is in alignment with Employment Equity targets.





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