Dispatch Clerk

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Coordinate the total distribution of final products by ensuring that distribution trucks are loaded and documents are completed correctly and on time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12
  • 2 years experience in an animal feed factory, with an understanding of the total production distribution process
  • Distribution experience is a strong advantage
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Manage the loading of vehicles according to vehicle capacity and distribution and according to the priority list
  • Oversee the weighing of empty and loaded trucks and collect weighbridge ticket
  • Oversee the loading and offloading action, ensure minimum standing time, and ensure and oversee overall discipline in the loading area.
  • Manage the taking of samples
  • Monitor quality control according to expected standard
  • Maintain accurate records, manage documentation, and ensure smooth shift transitions.
  • Oversee loader operations, enforce discipline, and ensure driver hygiene and uniform standards.
  • Inspect the weighbridge every week
  • Receive feed returns following the correct procedure
  • Ensure the general neatness of the dispatch office, drivers, vehicles, weighbridge area and the wash bay area
  • Plan delivery times and load planning
  • Provide quality client service at all times
  • Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Act and ensure safety practices are adhered to in the work environment
  • Identify potential hazards and breaches of safety regulations and report them to your supervisor
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES
  • Computer literacy (MS Office)
  • Good knowledge of the production process
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Product knowledge
  • Understanding the distribution process
  • Understanding the OHSA regulations
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Able to handle stress effectively
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Customer orientation
  • Disciplined
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Responsible
  • Result orientated
  • Team player
Closing date: 10 November 2025
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.
The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy.
Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information. A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.
In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, https://www.agh.co.za/ which HR Processing Notice, we request that you kindly download and read.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1572458
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned