Overview
Driver Manager Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Driver Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Switch Recruit
Job Ref:
JHB000653/RM
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
R10,000.00 Monthly
SUMMARY:
Our client, a fast-growing and innovative Logistics company, is seeking an experienced Driver Manager to lead and optimize their delivery operations in Gauteng.
POSITION INFO:
This role is responsible for managing high priority on-demand deliveries while supporting the outsourced driver fleet for scheduled routes. The successful candidate will ensure seamless coordination between merchants, drivers and internal teams to deliver outstanding service.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all orders are delivered within required timelines.
- Manually allocate and manage orders when needed.
- Respond promptly to merchant queries and resolve delivery issues.
- Verify delivery details and monitor third-party performance.
- Plan and optimize daily delivery routes.
- Manage driver zones and capacity requirements.
- Track deliveries and ensure POD compliance.
- Adjust operations based on demand and traffic.
- Recruit, onboard, and train outsourced drivers.
- Approve driver payouts and incentives.
- Manage deductions and resolve payment queries.
Requirements:
- 3+ years in logistics, fleet management or last-mile delivery.
- Experience managing payroll spreadsheets (NQF 6/7 preferred).
- Proficient in routing software, GPS tracking system and Excel/Data dashboards.
- Experience managing outsourced driver fleets.
- Strong planning and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ready for your next move? If you meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply.