Export Clerk

Zohorecruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Cape Town is recruiting an Export Clerk to support export bookings, document handling, and coordination with shippers. The role demands punctuality, reliability, and strong communication skills to interact with parties at all levels.

The candidate should have maritime experience, NQF level 6, and be capable of accurate data processing and reporting under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum NQF level 6 with maritime experience.
• Attention to detail and strict adherence to rules/regulations.
• Able to interact professionally with third parties at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Capture/export bookings on SOL in line with shippers' requirements.
• Broadcast notices to shippers for export matters (e.g., stack dates).
• Monitor bookings and vessel stacks.
• Complete preloading process for vessels.
• Receive and pass Shipping Instructions to Mapping division for data capture.
• Proofread and amend bill of lading data.
• Obtain shipping documents (cargo dues order/export bill of entry) from shippers.
• Maintain export rate of exchange and vessel sailing dates.
• Process invoices and forward to concerned parties.
• Follow up on payments.
• Print, stamp and release original bills of lading.

Skills

Maritime experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Planning & organising

Third-party liaison

Punctuality

Accountability

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NQF level 6

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 23/09/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for an Export Clerk for our client in Cape Town.

Requirements

• MinimumNQFlevel 6 and Maritime experience.
• Attention to detail, strict adherence to rules and regulation
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Strong Computer skills and communication skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Professional Candidate to deal with third parties at all levels.
• Able to get to the office before 08h00 everyday (punctual, self-disciplined)
• Individual needs to be accountable and responsible under minimum supervision
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Duties

• Capture / processing of export bookings on SOL confirming to shippers.
• Broadcasting notices to shippers for export matters e.g. stack dates.
• Monitor bookings and vessel stacks.
• Complete preloading process for vessels.
• Receive and on pass Shipping Instructions to our Mapping division for data capture.
• Proofreading and amendments to bill of lading data.
• Obtaining relevant shipping customs documents (cargo dues order/export bill of entry) from shippers.
• Maintain export rate of exchange and vessel sailing dates.
• Process invoices and send them to concerned parties.
• Follow up on payments.
• Printing, stamping and release of original bill of ladings.