Freight Forwarder, Air Export, Sky Services

Dsv Road Gmbh; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global logistics is seeking a Freight Forwarder for Air Export to join their team in Gauteng. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in perishable operations and the ability to manage communication with airlines and clients effectively. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have a deep understanding of industry requirements, we encourage you to apply. The position offers competitive pay and the chance to work with a dynamic team.

Benefits

Opportunity for overtime

Professional development

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in perishable operations and documentation.
• 5 years experience as export controller in air freight.
• Valid Code 8 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Process and issue all export documentation.
• Liaise with clients via email and phone.
• Daily tracking and updating of shipments.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Geographical knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Matric certificate

CAT 6 Training

Tools

CargoWise1

Excel

Word

Windows

Office

Outlook

Job description

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

DSV - Global transport and logistics

In , ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark.

Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics.

Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods.

We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.

Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.

Read more at : ZAF - Kempton Park, Northern Perimeter Rd (Sky Services)

Job Posting Title : Freight Forwarder, Air Export, Sky Services

Time Type : Full Time

Main Purpose of The Role : Communication with clients, airlines and all relevant departments.

Airline reservations -bookings and rate negotiations

Minimum 5 years' experience in perishable operations and documentation. Minimum of 3 years' experience in fresh / chilled fish imports and exports. Valid Code 8 driver's license. Minimum of 5 years experience as export controller in air freight exports. Excellent CargoWise1 knowledge / experience.

Excellent understanding of industry and related job requirements for freight forwarding.

Experience in working with airlines directly i.t.o. bookings and rates.

Geographical knowledge and familiar with airline routes and capabilities.

Qualifications / Certification : Matric certificate, CAT 6 Training.

Health & Safety (advantageous)

Computer packages Excel / Word / Windows / Office / Outlook – Excellent knowledge.

CargoWise1

Duties and Responsibilities : Processing / issuing of all export documentation : AWB, SAD, Phytosanitary certificate, PPECB, COO's, etc.

Airline bookings as per rate agreements.

Liaising with clients via e-mail, and telephonically.

Maintaining of bookings lists.

Daily tracking of shipments.

Updating clients on status of shipments.

Daily shipment / warehouse planning.

Liaising with warehouse i.t.o. deliveries / collections.

Processing of AWB's & SAD's

Added Advantages: Strong communication and relationship building skills, both verbally and written. Geographical knowledge and familiar with airline routes and capabilities. Strong persuasive and organisational skills. Ability to liaise effectively with clients and airlines, both telephonically and via e-mail. Willingness to work overtime and weekends. Detail orientated and ability to work under pressure. Ability to lead. Own transport.

Disclaimer : Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should an external candidate not hear from us within four weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful.

Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed.

We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups.

Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV's Employment Equity plans.

DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.