OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR / JUNIOR MANAGER
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Schoeman Crane Hire (Pty) Ltd is a leading provider of mobile crane hire, lifting, rigging, and specialised transport solutions across KwaZulu-Natal and surrounding regions.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations & Logistics Coordinator to take full ownership of daily operational planning and execution. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, ensuring efficient coordination between management, clients, site teams, and support staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate daily crane, lifting, and transport operations
- Allocate operators, riggers, drivers, and support staff to sites
- Ensure teams are dispatched with correct equipment and documentation
- Manage job scheduling, bookings, and client coordination
- Liaise with clients, project managers, and site representatives
- Monitor job progress and resolve operational issues
- Oversee daily logistics across KwaZulu-Natal and surrounding areas
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures
- Lead operational teams and conduct planning meetings
- Support after-hours and emergency operational requirements when needed
- Drive communication between management and operational teams
- Contribute to continuous operational improvement
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in operations, logistics, transport, construction, plant or crane hire
- Strong leadership and staff management experience
- Excellent planning, scheduling, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
- Strong communication and interpersonal ability
- Computer literacy (MS Office) which includes Word and Excel.
- Valid driver’s licence
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required
- Crane hire, lifting, rigging, or construction experience advantageous
Key Competencies
Leadership Planning & Scheduling Problem Solving Customer Focus Time Management Attention to Detail Accountability Performance Under Pressure
Personal Attributes
Hands-on Assertive Reliable Self-motivated Adaptable Strong leadership presence
Pay: R20 000,00 - R30 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have excellent organizing, leadership and communication skills?
Work Location: In person
