Tanker Fleet Controller – Durban

About the role

A liquid bulk tanker transport operation in Durban is looking for an experienced, highly organised and proactive Tanker Fleet Controller to join its operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for day‑to‑day control and coordination of the tanker fleet, ensuring trucks and drivers are managed efficiently, loads are delivered safely and on time, and operational and compliance requirements are maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Control and monitor the daily movement of the tanker fleet.
• Plan and coordinate vehicle and driver movements according to customer requirements.
• Allocate loads to suitable vehicles and drivers.
• Monitor trucks from loading through to delivery and return to depot.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers throughout each trip.
• Address delays, breakdowns, accidents and other incidents promptly.
• Ensure trip documentation, delivery notes, permits and related paperwork are correctly completed.
• Monitor vehicle tracking/GPS systems and investigate unnecessary deviations.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance requirements and communicate defects.
• Assist with planning around road closures, traffic disruptions, strikes, adverse weather and other operational risks.

Required profile

• 3–5 years’ experience in fleet control, transport operations or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of South African road transport operations.
• Experience working with truck drivers and managing a fleet.
• Good knowledge of route planning and trip scheduling.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with vehicle tracking/GPS systems.