Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa
A maritime company is seeking to hire a meticulous & customer-oriented Clearing & Forwarding Controller for their Cape Town office on a permanent basis. We welcome applications from candidates with the appropriate qualifications and experience for this role.
Requirements:
- Matric qualification is a minimum requirement
- 5 years' clearing & forwarding expeirence in a similar position in the imports / exports industry including cross-border clearances & bonded cargo
- Relevant industry related training and/or a relevant course in the maritime field is an advantage
- Experience working on Shipshape or similar clearing & forwarding system program is essential
- Knowledge of the clearing & forwarding processes relevant to industry (Incoterms and the various shipping modes and procedures for different types of cargo-Bulk-Liquid/Dry, Break bulk, etc.)
- Processing of Customs / TPT and TNPA Cargo Documents (Imports and Exports)
- Compiling quotes and issuing purchase order as per approved customer quote
- Keep principals updated daily and ensure deadlines are met
- Liaise with all Service Providers, Principals and Shippers on an ongoing basis
- Processing and submission of 3rd party documentation i.e. COO, SADC, DAFF, Port Health, State Vet etc.
- Liasing with Other Government agencies to obtain cargo releases and meeting shipping line deadlines
- Customs Tariffing
