Air & Sea Freight Operations Specialist

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an Air/Sea Freight Controller in Johannesburg to manage documentation, coordinating with airlines and SARS compliance. You will oversee shipment registration, invoicing, and customs processes while ensuring timely delivery and clear customer communication.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, supervising administrative systems, and liaising with transport teams to optimize shipments.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Computer literacy with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Valid driving licence.
• Able to develop new administrative systems for own department/division.
• Able to manage and control administrative system in own department/division.
• Able to compile customer profiles and interpret usage patterns.
• Able to make recommendations on tariffs, service changes or development based on trends.
• Able to execute basic customs clearance tasks under supervision.
• Understands inter-department procedures and streamline systems.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all documentation from the customer or Forwarding department.
• Contact airlines/shipping lines to confirm flight details before registering the file.
• Ensure documents are accurately addressed and named for shipment.
• Submit details to SARS in compliance with regulations.
• Register shipment before sending to entry department.
• Request invoices from airlines, shipping lines and agents.
• Check cargo for hazardous materials and inform drivers.
• Register 3M shipments to the CARS system.
• Follow shipments through entries and customs clearance.
• Ensure documentation is provided if detained by port health or customs.
• Follow up to secure release and arrange transport to customers.
• Ensure PODs are filed and vehicles are managed daily.
• Keep contracts for delivery and ensure full vehicle utilization.
• Inform customers of shipment progress throughout the process.
• Bill shipments and COD accounts before delivery.

Skills

Advanced MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Valid driving licence

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Boardroom Appointments seeks an Air/Sea Freight Controller in Johannesburg to manage documentation, coordinating with airlines and SARS compliance. You will oversee shipment registration, invoicing, and customs processes while ensuring timely delivery and clear customer communication.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, supervising administrative systems, and liaising with transport teams to optimize shipments.