TIGER BRANDS DISPATCH CONTROLLER | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Company: Tiger Brands
Position: Dispatch Controller
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 15 June 2026
Reference Number: JR002285

Locations

• Sasolburg
• Virginia
• Klerksdorp
• Pretoria

Job Purpose

To manage and control all dispatch operations within the bakery, ensuring customer deliveries, route vehicles, inter-depot transfers, and inter-bakery shipments are loaded accurately, dispatched on time, and supported by complete documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ dispatch controlling experience within an FMCG environment
• Computer literacy
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment

Key Responsibilities

Dispatch Operations Management

• Plan, coordinate, and control daily dispatch activities.
• Ensure route vehicles are loaded and dispatched according to schedule.
• Manage inter-depot and inter-bakery stock transfers.
• Monitor dispatch performance and service levels.
• Coordinate with Production, Distribution, and Sales teams.

Stock Control and Reconciliation

• Verify stock issued from production.
• Investigate stock shortages, overages, and variances.
• Conduct daily dispatch reconciliations.
• Process returned stock accurately.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.

Fleet and Transport Coordination

• Coordinate truck loading and dispatch schedules.
• Monitor vehicle availability and loading readiness.
• Liaise with transport providers and distribution teams.
• Monitor vehicle turnaround times.

Team Leadership

• Supervise dispatch clerks and loaders.
• Allocate daily duties and responsibilities.
• Monitor attendance and performance.
• Conduct operational briefings and training.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels.

Loading and Dispatch Accuracy

• Verify loading sheets and product quantities.
• Ensure dispatch documentation is complete.
• Minimise loading errors and stock losses.
• Implement controls to prevent unauthorised stock movements.

Health, Safety and Food Safety

• Maintain food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within dispatch areas.

Reporting and Administration

• Prepare daily dispatch reports.
• Monitor operational KPIs.
• Maintain dispatch records and documentation.
• Provide operational updates to management.

HOW TO APPLY

ONLINE APPLICATION

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Tiger Brands, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.