Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS

Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Who We're Looking For:

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

Purpose of the role: Manage services and relationships with the assigned courier service providers. Adhere to SLA’s to ensure that service delivery is in accordance with customer expectations.

This position reports to the Courier Service Manager

Your responsibilities can include:

Manage services provided by courier service providers, ensuring service levels are met.
Plan, schedule, assign, inspect, record and organise distribution operations as per agreed customer SLA’s
Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the department, ensuring regular reviews of SOPs, and identify areas where SOP’s can be improved and implement changes accordingly
Daily manage all assigned deliveries and highlight problems to clients and follow through until resolved.
Daily manage interfaces to ensure alignment between courier systems and company systems ensuring data integrity of information used.
Report, analyze, record and measure all failed deliveries and problem parcels to identify trends and root causes.
Maintaining good relationships and manage services of service providers and giving formally measured feedback
Examine claims for loss or damage and send to manager for approval of processing.
Reconciling of transport account to the agreed monthly rates and ensure that requirements have been met, and recommend payment amount to Courier Manager.
Continuously seeking innovative courier solutions for our clients to provide a more encompassed service to our clients.

Qualifications and experience:

Post Matric Qualification in logistics or relevant
At least 3 years in a distribution and 3PL environment
Proficiency in relevant software applications and packages Computer Literacy Prior of knowledge & keeping abreast of transport legislative requirements

Attributes required :

Able to work under pressure & project a professional image of the company
Planning and organising ∙ Conflict resolution
Problem solving skills ∙ Patient, supportive with a friendly disposition and high level of integrity Self-confident and act autonomously and in a proactive manner
Flexible and open towards change
Relationship-building skills
Attention to detail/Quality of output
Communication: Verbal
Communication: Written
Methodical ∙ Analytical skills
Advanced numerical skills
Goal orientated and motivated to succeed
Assertive
Interpersonal skills

Why Join TFS:

Purpose-driven impact: Transform lives through logistics innovation
Advanced technology: Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment
Career growth: Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement
Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values.

More than just a job, we offer:

A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape.

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.