Logistics Clerk
Riverhorse, ZA, 4017
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
At Volvo Trucks you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.
The main purpose of the position is to be a support function towards New Truck Sales to achieve their sales objectives through a wholly owned and operated sales organization. To ensure that the department is fully compliant in terms of process and procedure within the levels defined by the organisation within given authorisation rules, guidelines, policies, procedures.
The role is based at the Volvo Group Southern Africa Durban Riverhorse branch and will report directly to the Regional Sales Manager- East of Volvo Group Southern Africa, or to the position that the company may appoint.
Job Objectives:
- To analyse the sales order forms and facilitate the execution of instructions to ensure that business adheres to the customers' expectations.
- Liaise with the salesmen and the suppliers through sending order number to request suppliers to fit vehicles with relevant extras.
- Coordinate the movement of drivers on site between suppliers, COF, Volvo branches and customers
- Confirm ETA with suppliers to establish when fitment will take place and finally ensuring that vehicles are ready for delivery.
- Ensure alignment and daily communication and tracking with the Service Department to ensure PDI’s are completed on time.
- Daily movement of trucks as required by the schedule
- Authorize re-fuelling of trucks between deliveries
- To assist in the final invoicing of vehicles to customers on an ad hoc basis to ensure proper information flow.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
Qualification & Job Experience:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- 2-year experience in the motor industry.
Job Related Skills:
- Planning & Organisation.
- Project Management.
- Business Acumen.
- Understanding of Truck Market.
- Good Co-ordination Skills.
- Problem Solving.
- Time Management.
- Attention to Detail.
- Valid code 14 heavy duty truck license.
Key Competencies
- A true team player with strong interpersonal skills – including excellent written and oral communication with the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of management and colleagues.
- Highly competent with digital & IT tools, including Office 365 and Volvo Group related systems.
- Flexibility, energy and time management skills with the ability to deal with changing deadlines and priorities.
- Fluent in English, verbal and written communication.
- Fair knowledge of the market and the customers.
- Initiative.
Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.
Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.
Application Closing Date: 18 June 2026.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.