If managing imports, coordinating freight, and ensuring compliance is your strength, you could be our next Import Controller -Airfreight.

This role is based at our Cape Town Office – Airport City

Education

• Matric
• 1-year freight forwarding related qualification at NQF level 3 and 4

Knowledge and experience

• 3 – 5 years import experience in the Clearing and Forwarding Industry in a clerical capacity

• INCO Terms

• Commercial, transport, carrier & depot and statutory body documents & stamps

• Product specific freight handling & movement requirements

• Basic international trade principles

• Applicable sections of Import & Export control Act

• Containerisation practice

• Geography

• Functional business objectives and strategies

• Company service charge

• Rate structure

• Carrier & depot conditions of trade

• Tariff calculation concepts

• National currencies and international codes

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Lotus)

• Good Interpersonal skills.Good communication skills (written &verbal

• Situation analysis and problem solving

• Client orientation

• Accuracy, Punctual and attention to detail

Advantageous attributes

• Customer service orientation – Able to handle a demanding customer environment.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Dynamic self-starter that doesn’t need to be told what to do and how to do it.
• Attention to detail and handle pressure.
• Can communicate with the team and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Adaptable.

Overall responsibilities include 

• Plan the freight movement of imported cargo
• Coordinate freight movement and customs clearance of import cargo
• Administration of shipment file
• Process insurance claims
• Effect creditors disbursements and process debtors invoices
• Co-ordinate the customs clearance of bond store cargo