Freight Forwarder, Air & Sea (Temp)

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company based in Cape Town is seeking a Freight Forwarder for air and sea operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in ocean imports and be responsible for processing shipments from collection to delivery, ensuring compliance and efficient tracking. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as an end to end freight forwarder in ocean imports.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Arrange booking of shipments with overseas office/agent.
• Tracking of shipments and following up on shipping documents.
• Communication with both customer and third parties.

Skills

Knowledge of Incoterms

Good Communication Skills

Able to work with excel reports – basic to intermediate

Education

Grade 12

Tools

CW1 system experience

Job description

Overview

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

Job Posting Title: Freight Forwarder, Air & Sea (Temp)

Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

Freight Forwarding Imports. Processing shipments end to end from collection to delivery.

Job Related Requirements

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an end to end freight forwarder in ocean imports
• Ability to work overtime

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 and exports

Duties and Responsibilities

Imports

• 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

Company

DSV – Global transport and logistics. We are a global leader in transport and logistics with a commitment to innovation and growth. We value inclusivity and collaboration.

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 (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. We follow fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures and may apply Affirmative Action measures to address employment equity. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.