Export Documentation Controller

Vine Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vine Recruitment is seeking an Export Documentation Controller between Stellenbosch and Brackenfell to accurately complete the required shipment documents according to consignee instructions within deadlines.

The role requires a relevant diploma and at least two years in freight forwarding or logistics, with strong attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work after hours.

You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic export environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding or related field is desirable.
• 2+ years in freight forwarding/logistics, preferably export-related.
• Experience reading and interpreting shipping documentation.
• After-hours availability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete required shipment documentation per consignee instructions.
• Meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Use Google Workspace, Excel and Inttra to manage documents.

Skills

Google Workspace

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding / Distribution & Logistics

2+ years Freight Forwarding/Logistics experience

Tools

Inttra

Job description

Export Documentation Controller

Our client between Stellenbosch and Brackenfell is in need of an Export Documentation Controller to accurately complete the required documentation needed per shipment as per the Consignee instruction within the required timeframes per document.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding, Distribution and Logistics Business Management or related field (Desirable).
• A minimum of 2-years’ experience in Freight Forwarding and Logistics experience (Preferably export related).
• After hours availability is essential.
• Ability to identify the needs in the team and assist where needed.
• To have working knowledge of Google Workspace / Excel / Inttra.
• To have the ability to read and interpret shipping documentation.
• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage workload and prioritize.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Fast learner in internal and external computer systems and processes.
• Ability to work with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external in dynamic industry changing environment.