Job Responsibilities
Control, manage, plan and coordinate Import Control, Export Control, and Road Freight.
- Effectively administer the full Shipping Controller role including legal compliance and cost control, shipment documentation, etc.
- Coordinate and consolidate shipments from suppliers in the most cost-effective manner.
- Negotiate freight rates and sailing and flight schedules to ensure timely clearance and delivery.
- Track shipments regarding timelines, customs releases, or detentions.
- Assist with import & export quotations via sea and road.
- Advise on planned deliveries and warehouse intake.
- Assist accounts with relevant documents and signatures for payment of foreign and local invoices.
- Negotiate rates with various export agents, shipping lines, and road transporters for all forms of export.
- Negotiate transport and delivery of shipments via various modes of transport to our premises at the best rate.
- Track and trace the departure and arrival of shipments.
- Keep up to date with tariff consulting and customs regulations.
- Ensure shipment files are completed in accordance with SOP.
- Prepare reports including all pending shipments.
- Prepare status reports for management and clients.
- Perform general duties and ad hoc tasks as required.
Desired Experience & Qualification
South African citizen and ID, residing in Johannesburg.
- Matric (Preference for candidates with related tertiary education).
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics is preferable.
- Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in sea freight.
- Excellent communication skills in English at all levels.
- Computer literate with good Excel skills.
- Exceptional confidentiality, attention to detail, and accuracy are essential.
Attribute and Behaviour Requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
- Excellent organizational ability, goal-oriented, and time management skills.
- Good composure, polite, well-groomed, friendly, reliable, and professional.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines and execute last-minute demands.
- Common sense and pride in work, ownership, and delivery-driven attitude.
- Integrity, good judgment, and self-starter qualities.
- Excellent flexibility, networking, presentation, and communication skills.
- Accountability, honesty, ethical behavior, and trustworthiness.
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently.
- Enthusiastic, problem-solving team player with a strong work ethic.
- Proactive, able to plan, prioritize, and multitask.
- Contribute to team efforts and achieve collective goals.
- Set a personal example in character, organizational skills, and work habits.
Package & Remuneration
R15K - R18K
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