Logistics Manager Jobs in Cape Town

A permanent logistics manager role in Cape Town offers a hands-on leader the chance to run a transport team, coordinate fleet activity and keep deliveries moving safely and on schedule.

About the company and the work

The role is advertised through Tumaini Consulting, a recruitment and staffing agency that places people on a permanent or contract basis in the public and private sectors, including logistics, engineering, finance, IT, medical, trade and technical and mining work. Its client needs a manager who can oversee a team in Cape Town, rather than a purely office-based coordinator, and who understands fleet tracking, vehicle monitoring and day-to-day transport work.

Role details and duties

• Oversee truck loading, dispatching, fleet maintenance, driver assignments and route planning.
• Monitor driver performance and manage transportation costs.
• Prepare fleet reports and help ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate vehicle monitoring and transport or logistics activity for the team.
• Lead and support team members while keeping operations organised and accountable.

The listing states that applications close on 26 December 2026, and its reference is SJ042201.

Requirements

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12).
• Diploma in Logistics, Road Transport Management, Supply Chain, or a similar field.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years in fleet tracking, vehicle monitoring, and transport or logistics coordination.
• Experience overseeing truck loading, dispatching, fleet maintenance, driver assignments and route planning.
• Experience monitoring driver performance, managing transportation costs, preparing fleet reports and ensuring safety compliance.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original listing, and do not pay anyone who claims they can secure the job for a fee.

Practical tips

• Show concrete fleet examples: vehicles managed, routes planned and costs controlled.
• Highlight driver supervision, dispatching and safety compliance together, not just driving experience.
• List your diploma and licence clearly, and note your computer skills.
• Include a short example of how you handled a delay, breakdown or scheduling problem.
• Check your contact details, because the advert says only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original Careers24 listing and follow its application instructions. The advert also asks suitable candidates to email a CV to the address given in the original listing. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates, and if you do not hear back within 3 days, the advert asks you to consider your application unsuccessful.

Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the role, pay and working arrangements with the advertiser before accepting any offer.

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