Air & Sea Freight Controller | Freight Forwarding Industry

7 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa TrudyQ Consulting Full time

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric/Senior Secondary Qualification (NQF4)
  • Minimum of 2 - 5 Years experience within an Air & Sea Freight Controller position
  • Experienced in all Imports and Exports (Air/Sea) processes from Collection to Invoicing management of complete Client File will be advantageous
  • Minimum of 2-5 Years experience in a Freight Forwarding Operational Environment (Air & Sea Freight)
  • Must have sound knowledge and experience of working with Incoterms
  • Knowledge of Perishable/Reefer Shipments and all document requirements, PPECB inspections will be advantageous
  • Fully computer literate in all MS Office Suite Applications
  • Expert user knowledge and working experience of CargoWise (pre-requisite)
  • Valid Drivers and Own vehicle (advantageous but not a pre-requisite)

Key Performance Areas will include but not be limited to:

  • Manage all imports & exports (Air & Sea) and manage client file from A-Z
  • Monitor and complete management of shipments from supplier to consignee
  • Liaise directly with shipping lines, transporters, customs, and suppliers
  • Liaise directly with customers (origin & destination)
  • Arrange insurance
  • Coordinate the freight movement and customs clearance
  • Cost freight movement and prepare estimates, arrange insurance cover, and process claims
  • Monitor cargo tracing and track& trace all shipments to destination
  • Responsible for registering and updating of all files
  • Compile and manage all invoicing of files
  • Uploads documents to CargoWise, capture required information in order for entry clerk to process
  • Ensure timeous and correct capturing of information, split documentation, and invoice
  • Ensure booking of Cargo, monitoring loading dates and keep clients update and informed
  • Responsible for all preparation of export documentation
  • Expedite clearance of outbound and inbound shipments
  • Ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed and documented
  • Generate export documentation
  • Complete registration of export files
  • Processing and submission of documentation - export Bills of Entry
  • Ensure that all tariff headings are correctly applied
    • Arrange documents (Cargo dues/S1 to shipping lines/co-loaders/Eur1/Certificate of Origins/ Phytosanitary certificates/ SADC)
    • Effect creditors disbursements and process debtors invoices
    • Comply with the requirements of the quality management system

In return this opportunity will offer:

  • Monthly Cost to Company Salary (negotiable depending on experience and proven track record)
  • Permanent employment opportunity
  • Supportive Management


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