QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
- Matric
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Route Controller
- Sound knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, ShipShape, etc.
- Exposure to Forwarding an advantage.
- Experience with general cargo import and export clearing.
- Freight Industry knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of Ships Agency and Freight Industry advantageous
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Receive shipment instructions
- Plan sea freight shipments
- Plan airfreight shipments
- Tariff & rates structure
- Exports & Import documentation & procedures (Customs; TPT, TNPA; Shipping lines, etc.)
- Working knowledge of operational procedures
- Cartage administration
- Working knowledge of controlled goods documentation & procedures (e.g. Perishable & Dangerous Goods)
- Routing knowledge
- Working knowledge of third party quality control authorities’ procedures (State Vet, Plant and SABS, Phytosanitary Certificates, Chamber of Commerce, Export Permits etc.)
- Sound knowledge of Bond & Acquittal procedures
- Ability to frame entries an advantage.
- Ability to send cargo anywhere in the world by sea or air freight.
- Needs to know what to invoice the client out
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- Career driven, highly motivated in pressurised environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy essential
- Team player
- Positive work ethics
- Deadline driven
- Able to work overtime if necessary
- Able to follow systems and procedures
- Able to work under pressure