Air Freight Manager

Impact Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

High visibility operational role

Job summary

A global logistics brand in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Air Freight Manager to lead operations in a fast-paced environment. This role involves managing air freight import and export processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a focused team. The ideal candidate should have 4-6 years of relevant experience and possess strong communication and relationship-building skills. This position offers growth potential within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of air freight experience, with a focus on import/export operations.
• Solid understanding of customs procedures, airline handling, and industry regulations.
• Ability to manage daily priorities in a fast-moving logistics environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a commitment to quality and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day air freight import and export operations.
• Lead a small, focused team and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identify and implement process optimizations for cost-efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes, reduce delays, and improve cost-efficiency.
• Support commercial teams with pricing, routing, and customer solutions.
• Report on operational performance and take ownership of issue resolution.

Skills

Air freight experience

Customs procedures

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Air Freight Manager

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Take the lead in air freight operations for a globally recognised logistics brand. We're searching for a driven and detail-oriented Air Freight Manager to join a dynamic team in Johannesburg, overseeing end-to-end air freight processes and ensuring service excellence across the board.

Our client is a global freight forwarder with deep industry partnerships and a strong operational footprint. This is your opportunity to step into a hands‑on leadership role and make a real impact in a high‑performing, fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage day‑to‑day air freight import and export operations, ensuring smooth and compliant movement of goods

• Lead a small, focused team while working closely with carriers, agents, and customs authorities

• Ensure all shipments meet customer expectations, regulatory standards, and internal KPIs

• Identify opportunities to optimise processes, reduce delays, and improve cost‑efficiency

• Support commercial teams with pricing, routing, and customer solutions

• Report on operational performance and take ownership of issue resolution

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• 4–6 years of air freight experience, including import/export operations and client servicing

• Solid understanding of customs procedures, airline handling, and industry regulations

• Ability to manage daily priorities in a fast‑moving logistics environment

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• A proactive, hands‑on mindset with a commitment to quality and timelines

Why Join?

• Join a well‑established global brand with strong air freight volumes and carrier relationships

• Take ownership in a high‑visibility operational role

• Work with an agile, experienced team that values initiative and accountability

• Build your career in a supportive environment with growth potential

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you're ready to take on the Air Freight Manager role in Johannesburg and lead operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now to start a confidential conversation with our executive search team. We'll support you through every step of the process and ensure this move adds real value to your career.