Logistics Dispatcher
WIDEWAY INTERNATIONAL (ZAMBIA) INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: WIDEWAY INTERNATIONAL (ZAMBIA) INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED
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- Employer WIDEWAY INTERNATIONAL (ZAMBIA) INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED
- Location Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
- Employer website zambiajobalerts.com
- Application method Email application
- Listing source Zambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- WIDEWAY INTERNATIONAL (ZAMBIA) INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED
- Location
- Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
- Posted
- August 20, 2026
- Job type
- Contract
- Category
- Transport & Logistics
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
WE ARE HIRING
POSITION: LOGISTICS DISPATCHER X 1
Wideway International based in Kitwe, Kamfinsa area along the Kitwe-Ndola dual-carriage way seeks the services of a qualified and experienced Logistics Dispatcher to join the Logistics Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating drivers, monitoring GPS locations, adjusting ETAs, updating customers, solving routing issues, and ensuring every load moves on schedule.
Core Responsibilities
1. Routing & Real-Time Coordination
- Assigning loads to drivers and creating optimized routes
- Adjusting ETAs based on traffic, weather, or delays and re-routing drivers’ mid-route
- Balancing fleet capacity and coordinating pickups and drop-offs
2. Driver & Customer Communication
- Giving drivers clear instructions and handling check-ins and location updates
- Managing customer expectations and notifying recipients of delays or early arrivals
- Maintaining calm communication during emergencies and logging call notes and events
3. Monitoring, Tracking & Issue Response
- Tracking vehicle locations using GPS dashboards and ensuring adherence to routes
- Watching for breakdowns or exceptions and responding to unexpected route issues
- Coordinating tow trucks or backup drivers and communicating incidents to customers as well as management.
4. Documentation & System Updates
- Recording proof-of-delivery notes
- Logging delays and exceptions and updating internal dashboards
- Maintaining load histories and sending internal reports
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2-4 years proven hands-on experience as a Logistics Dispatcher in a Transport and Logistics Company.
- Qualification: Grade 12 School Certificate, Diploma in Information Technology or relevant qualification
- Drivers Licence: Valid Driver’s Licence.
- Work Ethic: Excellent communication skills, Teamwork, strong problem-solving skills, excellent time-management and people skills.
Applications containing updated CVs with traceable referees, academic and professional qualifications should be sent to [email protected]
Applications Deadline : Friday, 28 th August 2026 .
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