Freight Forwarder

2 days 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
- Handle the export requirements of shipments from around the world including all related documentation.
- Handle the import requirements of shipments to various final destinations. Includes but not limited to:

- 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):

- Can you work productively from home?

**Experience**:

- Freight Forwarding: 2 years (required)


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