Trans Africa Fleet Controller Jobs in South Africa

The Recruitment Pig is recruiting a Trans Africa Fleet Controller in Primrose. This permanent intermediate role suits a fleet controller with at least five years of hands-on experience running African cross-border road freight, keeping trucks, drivers and documents moving safely across borders.

About the company and the work

The client is a well-established road freight logistics leader operating across Southern and Central Africa. It runs reliable line-haul transport connecting South African industrial hubs directly to key regional mining corridors, with significant network expansion underway. The role is based in the Primrose area, with the detail listing Boksburg, Gauteng, so readers should confirm the exact work base on the original advert.

Role details / duties

• Monitor cross-border truck movements daily using modern tracking systems to maintain delivery schedules.
• Keep regular, supportive contact with long-distance drivers to ensure safe and efficient trip turnaround.
• Work directly with border clearing agents to prepare customs and transit documents in advance.
• Proactively resolve border delays at key crossings to keep freight moving without unnecessary standing time.
• Coordinate scheduled loading, customer deliveries, and profitable return backloads across the region.
• Check driver compliance files, cross-border permits, and medicals before dispatch to prevent travel problems.
• Coordinate workshop maintenance and roadside repairs quickly to keep vehicle downtime to a minimum.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience controlling African cross-border road freight vehicles.
• Proven practical experience managing vehicles through key African border posts, including Zambia and the DRC.
• Good understanding of cross-border customs clearing processes, transit manifests, and route documentation.
• Practical background working with heavy commercial vehicle servicing, maintenance, and breakdown response.
• Strong administrative ability to verify trip expense sheets, fuel receipts, and travel paperwork.
• Grade 12 Senior Certificate; relevant transport or logistics qualifications are an added advantage.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong team-player mindset.

Where to find / apply safely

Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing using the Apply button on this page, which leads to the source advert (Job 2645972, Ref JHB000311, posted 26 October 2026, expires in 11 days from posting). Never pay a fee to apply.

Practical tips

• Lead with cross-border fleet control experience, especially Zambia and DRC routes.
• Show examples of border, customs, and backload coordination.
• Highlight driver compliance, tracking, and breakdown-response work.

How the process works

On CareerJunction, you open the original advert, review the full position details, and apply through the listing’s application route. The advert expires in 11 days from posting on 26 October 2026.

Important information

This post is informational only, and openings and requirements change at any time. Readers should always verify the details on the original listing before applying. The listing shows R40,000 – R50,000 per month, based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

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