Hiring Now | Despatch Controller | Multiple Locations (Sasolburg, Virginia, Klerksdorp, Pretoria) | Full-Time Onsite Position Available | FMCG Bakery Sector

Tiger Brands, Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), is urgently seeking a highly organized and analytical Despatch Controller to join their high-velocity bakery division. This full-time, onsite position is available across multiple regional logistics hubs, including Sasolburg, Virginia, Klerksdorp, and Pretoria. If you have a solid track record in FMCG warehousing, exceptional team leadership capabilities, and the logistical precision required to manage fast-moving perishable stock, this permanent role offers a remarkable platform to advance your career with an industry giant. Applications close on 15 June 2026 — read on to discover how you can join a company where people truly believe in what they do.

About the Role & The Logistics Ecosystem

Operating within the bakery division of Tiger Brands means working in a high-pressure environment where time is of the essence. Because fresh bread, rolls, and confectionery lines have an exceptionally short shelf life, the dispatch department serves as the critical heartbeat of the entire supply chain. As a Despatch Controller, you are entirely responsible for managing, directing, and optimizing the backend of this workflow.

Your main goal is to ensure that every single delivery vehicle leaves the depot perfectly packed, exactly on schedule, and fully supported by flawless documentation. From managing large-scale inter-depot stock transfers to resolving sudden inventory variances, this position requires an individual who can lead a team of loaders and clerks under tight deadlines while keeping cool. It is an operational role that demands strong problem-solving skills, quick communication, and a passionate commitment to maintaining premium customer service levels.

Employment Equity (EE) Framework Commitment: In complete alignment with the strategic employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its institutional diversity targets, preference during this recruitment cycle may be extended, but is not limited, to qualified applicants from under-represented designated groups.

Key Responsibilities and Operational Duties

1. Despatch Operations & Network Management

• Plan, organize, and tightly control the daily operational flow of the dispatch floor.

• Coordinate with the Production, Distribution, and Sales teams to track real-time product availability and incoming customer demands.

• Manage high-volume inter-depot transfers and inter-bakery shipments to balance stock availability across the distribution network.

• Adapt quickly to last-minute operational shifts, managing late customer orders and organizing emergency delivery routes efficiently.

2. Stock Reconciliation & Variance Control

• Physically verify all stock batches handed over from the production floor to the dispatch zone.

• Ensure the meticulous recording of all bread, rolls, and complementary bakery products loaded for transport.

• Conduct strict daily stock reconciliations, immediately investigating and resolving any shortages, overages, or inventory variances.

• Supervise the processing of returned delivery crates and stock, ensuring that returns are captured accurately within internal systems.

3. Fleet Coordination & Loading Precision

• Oversee and optimize truck loading sequences and routing schedules to minimize vehicle turnaround times.

• Monitor truck availability, ensuring transport providers are fully prepared for loading timelines.

• Verify that every route vehicle is loaded strictly according to approved loading sheets, checking correct quantities and specific route allocations.

• Implement rigorous warehouse controls to prevent unauthorized stock movements, product tampering, or financial losses.

4. Team Leadership & Safety Compliance

• Supervise, guide, and allocate daily tasks to Dispatch Clerks and Loaders.

• Track employee attendance, manage shift productivity, and handle foundational disciplinary issues in line with HR policies.

• Lead motivational daily briefings and safety-focused toolbox talks to keep staff aligned.

• Enforce unwavering compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) acts, food safety standards, and general facility housekeeping regulations.

What You Will Bring to the Table

Educational & Experience Baseline

• A completed Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent NQF baseline qualification.

• A minimum of 3 years of direct dispatch controlling experience specifically within an FMCG or food-manufacturing environment.

Technical & System Capabilities

• Strong computer skills and digital literacy, with practical experience operating specialized warehouse management software or enterprise ERP platforms (such as SAP or Syspro).

• Proven competence in administrative documentation management, freight reconciliation, and numerical data processing.

Professional Competencies

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to direct diverse logistics crews.

• Exceptional ability to work under high pressure, maintaining absolute numerical accuracy while meeting rigid departure windows.

• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills to address transport delays or stock discrepancies on the fly.

Career Progression Pathways

Tiger Brands actively prioritizes talent development under their corporate banner: Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. A successful Despatch Controller within the bakery supply network has access to direct operational advancement tracks:

[Despatch Controller] ➔ [Logistics / Warehouse Supervisor] ➔ [Distribution Manager] ➔ [Regional Supply Chain Director]

Frequently Asked Questions

Which specific locations are currently hiring for this Despatch Controller post?

Tiger Brands is running this concurrent recruitment drive across four distinct regional hubs: Sasolburg, Virginia, Klerksdorp, and Pretoria. Applicants must state their preferred location during the digital submission process.

Why is previous experience in the FMCG sector listed as a strict requirement?

FMCG logistics—especially within commercial bakeries—operates at a much faster pace than standard retail warehousing. Perishable goods require immediate turnaround, strict temperature and hygiene controls, and daily inventory reconciliation, which makes prior sector-specific experience essential.

What are the primary indicators used to track success in this role?

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) include vehicle loading turnaround times, on-time departure rates, loading accuracy metrics (minimizing delivery discrepancies), stock variance percentages, and compliance with food safety auditing frameworks.

When is the absolute final deadline for submitting my application profile?

The online application window closes definitively on June 15, 2026. Because this is a key operational role with a high volume of applicants expected, early submission is strongly recommended.

How to Apply

To apply for Job Requisition JR002285, please ensure you have compiled an updated, professional CV detailing your 3+ years of FMCG logistics experience, accompanied by certified copies of your Matric certificate and relevant references.

👉 Apply Online via Corporate Recruitment Portal: Go to Tiger Brands Careers

Application Integrity Mandate: Please make sure that all listed qualifications, background details, and employment histories are entirely accurate. Incomplete applications or files missing verified attachments will be filtered out automatically by the applicant tracking systems.

Vetting and Clearance Protocol: Shortlisted candidates will undergo extensive background vetting, including criminal record clearing, background credit checks, employment reference verification, and role-related technical competencies testing.

Apply early — this position closes on June 15, 2026.

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