Logistics/ Freight Broker

**Job Duties/Responsibilities will include**:

- Responsible to manage current sub-contractors and recruit and sign up new transporters, in order to grow a well-balanced Broking section
- To canvass loads in order to broke to sub-contractors to transport freight on behalf of the company.
- Enter into negotiations with sub-contractors on a rate acceptable to both the employer and sub-contractor on which the employer still makes a profit
- Ensure completion of accurate billing practices. Monitor the “paid not billed” report to ensure that files are being billed in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that all documents are received timeously from the sub-contractors in order to invoice the client and approve payment to sub-contractors
- Foster and maintain open and effective communication channel with all sub-contractors
- The administration of documentation processes and documentation flow is of utmost importance
- Attention to detail is critical
- Grade 12
- National Diploma in Logistics will be an advantage
- Freight Broking experience will be an advantage
- Preferably 5-8 years Fleet Control/Operational experience or alternatively
- 5+ years Road Freight import/export experience
- Employee must have basic user knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook