Control, manage, plan and co-ordinate Import Control, Export Control, and Road Freight etc. • Effectively administer the full Shipping Controller role (including but not limited to legal compliance and cost control, shipments documentation i.e., shipping files, filling, etc. • Co-ordinate and consolidate shipments from suppliers in the most cost-effective manner. • Negotiate freight rates and sailing and flight schedules etc. to ensure timeous clearance and delivery. • Track shipments with regards to timelines, custom releases, or detentions etc. • Assist with import & export quotations via Sea, 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, Sea, sea and over boarder. • Negotiate transport and delivery of shipments via various modes of transport to our premises at the best rate to accommodate our specific schedules and requirements i.e., from ports, Seaports, etc. • Track and trace departure and arrival of shipment. • Keep up to date with tariff consulting, custom regulations, etc. • Shipment files to be completed in accordance with SOP. • Reports to include all pending shipments. • Prepare status reports for management as well as clients. • General duties and ad hoc tasks, projects and requests when required. South African citizen and ID, residing in Johannesburg. • Matric (Preference will be given to a candidate with related tertiary education). • Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics is preferable. • Min 3-4 years' experience in Sea freight. • Excellent communication skills in English at all levels. Computer literate with good Excel will be highly advantageous. • Exceptional confidentiality, attention to detail and accuracy is essential and necessary, and all tasks must be carried out to the highest standards. Attribute and Behaviour Requirements: • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to the highest standards. • Excellent organisational ability, be goal orientated, have excellent time management skills. • Good composure, be polite, well groomed, presentable, friendly, reliable, and professional. • Ability to be dynamic and thrive in a fast paced, delivery driven, pressurised environment. • Ability to meet deadlines, quick turnaround times and executes last minute demands. • Common sense, takes pride in your work, takes ownership, be delivery driven and be confident. • Integrity, good judgement, be a self-starter, quick to resolve issues and provide solutions. • Excellent flexibility, relating, networking, presentation, and communication skills. • Accountability, be honest, ethical, respectful, approachable, confidential, and trustworthy. • Self-motivated, disciplined, and have the ability to use initiative, meet deadlines and work independently. • Enthusiastic, a problem-solving team player with a strong work ethic, and positive can-do attitude. • Anticipative, and proactive, plan, prioritise, multi-task and be willing to work a flexible schedule. • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, and work with team members to achieve collective goals, seek collaboration and build trust and confidence in others. • Set a personal example for yourself and others in areas of personal character, organisational skills, commitment, and work habits etc R15K -R18K Apply Now

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