Freight Forwarder, Air & Sea

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Cape Town is seeking a Freight Forwarder, Air & Sea, to manage end-to-end import shipments from origin to delivery. You will coordinate with overseas offices and service providers to ensure seamless operations.

You will ensure accurate documentation, customs compliance, and proactive customer communication while meeting KPIs and cost targets in a dynamic logistics network.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and 5 years end-to-end freight forwarding experience.
• Ability to work overtime.
• B.Com in Logistics / Supply Chain an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Arrange booking of shipments with overseas office/agent.
• Track shipments and update milestones.
• Handle customs clearance and documentation.
• Prepare and process invoices.
• Communicate with customers and service providers.
• Register files and capture charges in CW1.

Skills

Incoterms knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

B.Com in Logistics / Supply Chain (adv)

Tools

CW1 system

Job description

Location: ZAF - Cape Town, Falcon Cres (Headquarter)

Job Posting Title: Freight Forwarder, Air & Sea

Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

The primary purpose of this role is to manage and coordinate import freight forwarding shipments from end to end, ensuring the seamless movement of cargo from origin collection through to final delivery. The role is responsible for overseeing all operational, documentation, customs, and customer service activities associated with import shipments while ensuring compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and international trade regulations. Key responsibilities include arranging collections, coordinating transportation with overseas offices and service providers, monitoring shipment milestones, managing customs clearance processes, ensuring accurate documentation, resolving operational exceptions, and providing proactive communication to customers throughout the shipment lifecycle. The role also focuses on delivering high levels of service, maintaining shipment visibility, and driving efficiency to meet customer expectations and business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, overseas agents, carriers, customs authorities, and internal departments to ensure shipments are processed accurately, cost effectively, and delivered within agreed timelines.

Job Related Requirements

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 5 years freight forwarding end to end experience.
• Ability to work overtime
• B.Com in Logistics / Supply Chain is an advantage

Electives

• Knowledge of Incoterms
• Knowledge and understanding of sea freight imports and exports
• CW1 system experience
• Good Communication Skills
• Able to work with excel reports – basic to intermediate
• Forwarding and Brokerage or end to end file processing for ocean imports

Duties & Responsibilities

• Arrange booking of shipments with overseas office / agent
• Registration of files and capturing of charges in CW1
• Tracking of shipments
• Following up and retrieving shipping documents after sailing from forwarder or carrier
• Following up on carrier invoices and ANF’s
• Arranging customs clearance as well as release from other government organisations where required
• Checking vendor invoices and raising queries as required.
• Delivery planning and status report updates (tracking)
• Communication with both customer and 3d parties
• Processing of invoices
• Sending document packs
• Customer site visits if required
• Completing update and milestones in CW1 including file closure
• Ensure all internal and external KPIs are met

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world‑class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual.

Disclaimer

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.