Freight Forwarder, Ocean Imports Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

Arranging collection and planning deliveries of import cargo whilst keeping customers updated.

Job-related Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate

3 Years’ experience as a freight forwarding controller

Additional Computer Skills

CargoWise 1, MS Excel, Outlook and Word

Other Minimum Requirements

Ability to work overtime

Added Advantages for this Role:

Experience in road freight operations an added advantage

Knowledge of current INCOTERMS® 2010

Knowledge of international logistics

Good communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Arrange Collection of shipments locally or with overseas office

Registration of files and capturing of charges in CW1

Tracking of shipments

Following up and retrieving shipping documents after sailing from forwarder or carrier

Following up on carrier invoices and ANF’s

Arranging customs clearance as well as release from other government organisations where required

Checking vendor invoices and raising queries as required.

Delivery planning and status report updates (tracking)

Communication with both customer and 3d parties

Processing of invoices

Sending document packs

Customer site visits if required

Completing update and milestones in CW1 including file closure

Additional Job Information

Must be able to work with in the team

Well Organized with work

Be able to work under pressure, internal and external

Think outside of the box

Take ownership of tasks and situations

Well-presented

Attention to detail

Team player

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Closing date: not specified

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