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Job Title:
Weighbridge Clerk
Employer:
Grindrod
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Engineering Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 7 April 2024
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Port Bell, Kampala, Uganda
Grindrod is a leading South African freight logistics and shipping company committed to facilitating global trade through innovative, sustainable, and customer-centric logistics solutions. With a mission to connect markets and enable growth, Grindrod has built a strong reputation for reliability, integrity, and operational excellence across the logistics and infrastructure sectors, particularly in southern Africa. The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering competitive career growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive environment that values employee wellbeing and innovation.
Established in the early 1900s, Grindrod has evolved from a coastal shipping operation into a diversified logistics powerhouse, integrating rail, port, terminal, and marine services. Through strategic investments and digital transformation, the company continues to optimize its service delivery and enhance supply chain efficiencies for its clients. With a broad footprint across Africa and international markets, Grindrod upholds core values of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and respect. Its strong corporate social responsibility agenda focuses on community development, environmental sustainability, and youth empowerment initiatives. For more information, visit www.grindrod.co.za.
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Deadline:
7 Apr 2024
Weighbridge Clerk job at Grindrod
Grindrod
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Grindrod is a South African logistics company, a global powerhouse that is listed on the JSE, and has a presence in over 23 countries.
Our commitment to forging new routes and delivering Africa's commodities to the world is unwavering. We provide a safe working environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect and our strategic aspirations ultimately lie in the hands of our people. We strive to earn our customers' trust every day and touch the lives of our communities within which we operate.
We innovate for operational excellence and embrace long-term thinking and deliver on short-term action.
Having completed the construction of a ship, the M/v Mpungu for Lake Victoria, Grindrod Logistics Africa Uganda seeks to recruit skilled, experienced and motivated persons to work in Port Bell and Luzira.
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Weighing Vehicles: Operate the weighbridge equipment to accurately weigh incoming and outgoing vehicles, such as trucks, trailers, and containers. Record and document the weight readings for each transaction.
Document Verification: Check and verify paperwork, such as delivery notes, invoices, and shipping documents, to ensure accuracy and completeness. Match paperwork with corresponding shipments or deliveries.
Transaction Processing: Input weighbridge data into the computer system or weighbridge software to generate weighbridge tickets, receipts, or electronic records. Ensure proper coding and classification of transactions.
Customer Assistance: Assist truck drivers and other customers with the weighbridge process, providing instructions on where to position vehicles on the weighbridge and how to obtain weighbridge tickets or receipts.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and documentation of weighbridge transactions, including weights, quantities, vehicle information, and other relevant details. File and organize paperwork for record-keeping purposes.
Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, or monthly reports summarizing weighbridge activities, transaction volumes, and any issues or discrepancies encountered. Provide reports to management or other stakeholders as required.
Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance checks on the weighbridge equipment to ensure proper functioning and calibration. Report any equipment malfunctions or issues to maintenance staff for repairs.
Compliance Checks: Conduct regular compliance checks to ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and legal requirements related to weighbridge operations. Report any non-compliance or safety concerns to supervisors.
Assistance with Inventory Control: Collaborate with warehouse or inventory control personnel to reconcile inventory counts, verify stock levels, and monitor inbound and outbound shipments. Update inventory records as needed.
Safety and Security: Follow safety protocols and security procedures to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment at the weighbridge facility. Report any safety hazards, incidents, or security breaches to supervisors or security personnel
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Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Some employers may prefer candidates with additional education or vocational training in relevant fields such as logistics, transportation, or accounting.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in basic mathematics and computer skills to accurately record and calculate weights, quantities, and transactions. Familiarity with weighbridge software or inventory management systems is beneficial.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to accurately record and verify weights, quantities, and other information. Ability to detect errors or discrepancies and take corrective action as needed.
Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to interact with truck drivers, warehouse personnel, and other stakeholders. Clear and concise verbal communication to provide instructions and information.
Customer Service: Strong customer service skills to assist truck drivers, answer inquiries, and resolve issues or complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
Organizational Skills: Good organizational skills to manage paperwork, maintain records, and keep the weighbridge area clean and orderly. Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Physical Fitness: Ability to work outdoors and stand for extended periods, especially during busy periods or inclement weather conditions. Some positions may require lifting and moving heavy objects or materials.
Compliance: Knowledge of relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing weighbridge operations, including safety regulations and compliance requirements related to weighing and measuring equipment.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth weighbridge operations and timely processing of transactions.
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by email: vacancy@futureoptions.org clearly indicating the Position Title in the email subject line.
