Starke Ayres: Despatch Controller

Introduction: Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties both for commercial and home garden planting. Description: Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Despatch Controller, based in Kempton Park. The purpose of this role is to ensure that all despatches are executed promptly and efficiently in line with customer requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: Labour & Container Management Request labour support from the Depot Manager to ensure efficient vehicle loading and off-loading. Inspect containers for defects before loading and report findings to the Depot Supervisor. Oversee safe and damage-free loading of containers for transit. Supervise all loading and off-loading processes, ensuring product security. Invoice & Documentation Management Ensure that all invoices are received in line with pre-planned SAMIS Route Planning. Complete and process all necessary despatch documentation for sub-contractors and couriers. Maintain proper filing and matching of proof of delivery (POD) documents with relevant orders/invoices. Track and report any outstanding PODs to the Depot Supervisor. Delivery Scheduling & Coordination Arrange collection and delivery appointments with sub-contractors and couriers. Schedule delivery times with both customers and COD customers. Ensure a fully completed and signed POD is received for all dispatched goods. Cash Handling & Financial Transactions Receive and sign for COD payments collected by drivers and forward them to the Admin Clerk at the end of each day. Ensure signatures are obtained for all money transfers between depot personnel. Requirements: REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (Essential) Warehousing Diploma (Ideal) Experience: Working in a distribution warehouse or depot 2 years Experience working with despatching. Experience in managing staff/drivers Other: Own reliable transport Should be familiar with surrounding areas to plan routes Should be able to speak/write both Afrikaans and English

Location: East Rand, Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 8/3/2025