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    Takealot.com

    E-commerce

    Courier Controller

    Cape Town, South AfricaOn-SiteFull-time3+ yrs experiencePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

    Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

    Who We're Looking For:

    Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

    Purpose of the role: Manage services and relationships with the assigned courier service providers. Adhere to SLA’s to ensure that service delivery is in accordance with customer expectations.

    This position reports to the Courier Service Manager

    Your responsibilities can include:

    • Manage services provided by courier service providers, ensuring service levels are met.
    • Plan, schedule, assign, inspect, record and organise distribution operations as per agreed customer SLA’s
    • Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the department, ensuring regular reviews of SOPs, and identify areas where SOP’s can be improved and implement changes accordingly
    • Daily manage all assigned deliveries and highlight problems to clients and follow through until resolved.
    • Daily manage interfaces to ensure alignment between courier systems and company systems ensuring data integrity of information used.
    • Report, analyze, record and measure all failed deliveries and problem parcels to identify trends and root causes.
    • Maintaining good relationships and manage services of service providers and giving formally measured feedback
    • Examine claims for loss or damage and send to manager for approval of processing.
    • Reconciling of transport account to the agreed monthly rates and ensure that requirements have been met, and recommend payment amount to Courier Manager.
    • Continuously seeking innovative courier solutions for our clients to provide a more encompassed service to our clients.

    Qualifications and experience:

    • Post Matric Qualification in logistics or relevant
    • At least 3 years in a distribution and 3PL environment
    • Proficiency in relevant software applications and packages Computer Literacy Prior of knowledge & keeping abreast of transport legislative requirements

    Attributes required :

    • Able to work under pressure & project a professional image of the company
    • Planning and organising ∙ Conflict resolution
    • Problem solving skills ∙ Patient, supportive with a friendly disposition and high level of integrity Self-confident and act autonomously and in a proactive manner
    • Flexible and open towards change
    • Relationship-building skills
    • Attention to detail/Quality of output
    • Communication: Verbal
      Communication: Written
    • Methodical ∙ Analytical skills
    • Advanced numerical skills
    • Goal orientated and motivated to succeed
    • Assertive
    • Interpersonal skills

    Why Join TFS:

    • Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
    • Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
    • Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
    • Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

    At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.

    More than just a job, we offer: 

    A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

    Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Takealot.com

    Takealot.com is a leading e-commerce retailer in South Africa, offering a wide range of products from electronics and fashion to home goods and groceries.

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