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: Despatch Management Supervise all loading processes, ensuring product security. Invoice & Documentation Management Ensure that all invoices are received in line with pre-planned SAGE 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. 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 retail distribution warehouse or depot 3 years as a despatch clerk or similar. Experience in managing staff/drivers Route planning and scheduling experience Other: Own reliable transport Should be familiar with surrounding areas to plan routes Should be able to speak/write both Afrikaans and English Working hours 07:00 - 16:30

Location: East Rand, Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 10/8/2025