Despatch Controller Vacancy at Ampath Laboratories

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Despatch Controller Vacancy at Ampath Laboratories (Bloemfontein) | Apply Before 14 July 2026

Are you an experienced driver with strong organisational skills and a passion for logistics? Ampath Laboratories is recruiting a Despatch Controller to join its team at Mediclinic Bloemfontein. This permanent opportunity is ideal for candidates who enjoy coordinating deliveries, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring excellent customer service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Overview

  • Position: Despatch Controller
  • Company: Ampath Laboratories
  • Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
  • Department: Bloemf Mediclinic Messengers
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Pharmaceutical and Medical / Healthcare
  • Reference Number: D070002
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Working Hours: 45 hours per week
  • Work Schedule: 5 days per week
  • Closing Date: 14 July 2026 at 21:00

About the Role

As a Despatch Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of Ampath’s logistics operations. You will oversee dispatch activities, coordinate deliveries, manage documentation, and respond efficiently to urgent transport requests.

Your contribution will help ensure specimens, medical supplies, and other essential items are delivered safely, accurately, and on time while maintaining Ampath’s high standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily dispatch and delivery operations.
  • Ensure accurate completion of dispatch documentation.
  • Monitor delivery schedules and optimise available resources.
  • Handle urgent transport requests efficiently.
  • Maintain excellent customer service standards.
  • Support smooth communication between logistics teams and clients.
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures and operational standards.
  • Assist in maintaining efficient workflow within the dispatch department.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this opportunity, applicants should have:

  • Grade 12 (Matric).
  • Valid South African Driver’s Licence (Code EB and/or Code A).
  • Minimum of 5 years’ driving experience.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Good English communication skills.
  • Basic numerical skills.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure.

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Time management.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Customer-focused attitude.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.

Why Join Ampath?

Ampath Laboratories is one of South Africa’s leading healthcare organisations, offering employees a supportive working environment, continuous learning opportunities, and career development. The company values innovation, teamwork, diversity, and service excellence while providing employees with opportunities to grow professionally.

Employment Equity

Ampath is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with its Employment Equity objectives.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications before 14 July 2026 at 21:00 through the official Ampath Careers portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.

Job Summary

This Ampath Despatch Controller Vacancy in Bloemfontein offers an excellent permanent opportunity for experienced drivers looking to build a long-term career within South Africa’s healthcare sector. If you have strong logistics coordination skills, excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

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