Air Export Freight Forwarder — Cape Town, Global Logistics

Dsv - Global Transport And Logistics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV - Global transport and logistics in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder for Air Export. The role demands handling export documentation, airline bookings, and client liaison with a focus on perishables.

You will manage bookings, track shipments daily and coordinate with warehouses to ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in air freight exports, CargoWise1 proficiency, and strong knowledge of airline routes and rate negotiations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as export controller in air freight exports perishables.
• Intermediate CargoWise1 knowledge / experience.
• Excellent understanding of industry requirements for freight forwarding.
• Experience in bookings and rates with airlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing / issuing export documentation such as AWB, SAD500s, Phytosanitary certificates, COO's.
• Airline bookings as per rate agreements.
• Liaising with clients via e-mail and telephone.
• Maintaining bookings lists and daily shipment tracking.
• Updating clients on shipment status and coordinating with warehouse.
• SARS acquittals.

Skills

Air freight

Customer communication

Documentation handling

Rate negotiations

Education

Matric certificate

CAT 6 Training

Part 108 Familiarisation

Health & Safety (advantageous)

Tools

CargoWise1

Excel

Word

Job description

DSV - Global transport and logistics in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder for Air Export. The role demands handling export documentation, airline bookings, and client liaison with a focus on perishables.

You will manage bookings, track shipments daily and coordinate with warehouses to ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in air freight exports, CargoWise1 proficiency, and strong knowledge of airline routes and rate negotiations.