Freight Forwarder

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa JSM Business Services Full time

Our client based in Cape Town is an established Logistics company selling transport services to their clients who wants to move cargo internationally. They would like to appoint a Freight Forwarder who has a minimum of 2 years’ logistics experience in international movement of cargo (Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight) and courier express shipments. Shipping experience to SADC countries is preferable.

DUTIES/TASKS:
COSTING
- Provide the clients with rates and or total costing expected for a described shipment. Includes but not limited to:

- Sourcing & negotiating rates with transporters & agents
- Ability to assess the adequate selling rate

HANDLE THE EXPORT REQUIREMENTS OF SHIPMENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD INCLUDING ALL RELATED DOCUMENTATION.
- Accurate completion of shipping documentation
- Timely arrangement of bookings, inspections and any other additional requirements as required by client/supplier/country
- Ensuring that arrangements for loading including placement of containers occurs timeously - co-ordinate with warehouse, suppliers & clients for loading timeline

HANDLE THE IMPORT REQUIREMENTS OF SHIPMENTS TO VARIOUS FINAL DESTINATIONS. INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

- Timely submission of required documentation for clearing purposes to Agent
- Timely arrangement of any special inspection & permit requirements for cargo at point of destination
- Ensuring the delivery & return of containers coordinated with final client
- All the above done in manner to avoid any additional charges

GENERAL:

- Good business sense and understanding of what makes a shipment profitable
- Communications skills: Liaising with Clients regarding their shipping requirements (Documents, Shipping details, delivery etc.)

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- A minimum of 2 years’ logistics experience in international movement cargo internationally Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight and courier express shipments. Shipping experience to SADC countries is preferable
- Experience or knowledge of the following bodies and related requirements would be advantageous: PPECB, Bureau Veritas, DAF, State vet (SA), Intertek
- Experience or knowledge of the following documents: Certificate of Origin, SONCAP, Phytosanitary, SAD500, Bills of Lading, Import and Export Permits
- Shipping knowledge for general, perishable and hazardous cargo
- Computer Skills: MS Office (Moderate to Advanced Excel skills mandatory)
- Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).
- Able to work independently and stick to strict timelines
- Reliable, organized and meticulous
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
- Customer service driven
- Able to negotiate with suppliers

**Salary**: R18,000.00 - R20,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):
**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- international movement of cargo: 2 years (required)

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