Export Coordinator

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics firm based in Cape Town is searching for an Import/Export Coordinator to manage global supply chains. You will handle the intricate flow of goods, documentation, and compliance for international trade. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong education in logistics. This role offers a collaborative environment, and bonus skills such as ICC certification are valued. Join a dynamic team focused on precision and performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of solid experience in import/export or freight forwarding.
• Able to take control and be pro-active.
• Comfortable managing multiple shipments across different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrating the end-to-end movement of global shipments.
• Handling all import/export documentation accurately.
• Managing cross-trade shipments and customs clearance.

Skills

International logistics

Customs compliance

Team management

Attention to detail

Ability to manage cross-trade logistics

Education

Diploma in International Trade or Logistics

Tools

Zoho Inventory

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 17/10/2025

• Salary R35 000 - R45 000 depending on experience
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 17/10/2025
• State/Province Western Cape
• City/Town Cape Town
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Are you a logistics professional with a passion for international trade? Ready to join a fast-paced, high-performance team coordinating global supply chains across continents? We\'re on the hunt for an Import/Export Coordinator to join one of our growing clients in the Northern Suburbs.

This is not your average desk job — you’ll be managing the flow of goods across multiple international borders, handling sensitive trade documentation, and executing cross-trade strategies with freight forwarders, manufacturers, and global stakeholders. If you love logistics, thrive on precision, and have experience with customs, compliance, and complex documentation, this is your next big move.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrating the end-to-end movement of global shipments, ensuring everything is on time, compliant, and fully documented.
• Handling all import/export documentation (commercial invoices, bills of lading, SAD 500s, certificates of origin, and more).
• Managing cross-trade shipments between foreign suppliers and customers using switch bills of lading.
• Overseeing customs clearance, HS classification, and ensuring all APN, VAT, and Incoterms requirements are spot-on.
• Working closely with global partners, freight forwarders, and customs brokers across multiple time zones.
• Tracking costs and compiling landed cost reports, identifying opportunities for savings and improvements.
• Keeping the internal team informed with detailed dashboards and shipment visibility updates.

Requirements

• Diploma in International Trade, Logistics Management, or Global Supply Chains or similar relevant qualification (NQF 5+).
• 3–5 years of solid experience in import/export or freight forwarding.
• Team management experience.
• Leadership capabilities.
• Able to take control, pro-active.
• Pro with customs, Incoterms, and international shipping documentation.
• Experience managing switch bills of lading and cross-trade logistics.
• Ability to stay composed when handling multiple shipments across different time zones and occasional after-hours action.
• Detail-obsessed, compliance-driven, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

Bonus Points For:

• ICC Incoterms certification, FIATA or ITRISA qualifications.
• Experience with Zoho Inventory or other Trade Management Software.
• Working with a globally active company that’s growing its international logistics footprint.
• Being the go-to logistics expert in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Building a career in a business that values precision, performance, and professionalism.
• In-office camaraderie in the Cape Town Northern Suburbs, with a fantastic team environment.