Global Ocean Freight Export Coordinator

Joinimagine; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an Ocean Freight Export Controller to join our Johannesburg team. You will coordinate export operations, ensure documentation accuracy, and liaise with customers and third parties to meet shipping requirements.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience, SARS knowledge, and CargoWise proficiency, with strong communication and planning skills; matric and a diploma are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years related working experience
• Regulation knowledge – SARS, road transport
• Proficient in Cargowise and Microsoft Office
• Customer focused with strong communication
• Excellent planning and organizing abilities

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, control, plan and manage all export procedures
• Process customer documentation within required timeframes
• Co-ordinate movement of cargo to meet customer needs
• Manage and monitor all parties within the supply chain
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers
• Support Operations Supervisor with system implementations and changes
• Book shipments with lines/co-loaders based on customer SLIs
• Arrange customs clearance and packing of customer cargo
• Provide bill of lading instructions to lines and generate cargo dues

Skills

Customer focused

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Planning and organizing

SARS knowledge

Education

Matric

Diploma (advantage)

Tools

Cargowise

Microsoft Office

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an Ocean Freight Export Controller to join our Johannesburg team. You will coordinate export operations, ensure documentation accuracy, and liaise with customers and third parties to meet shipping requirements.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience, SARS knowledge, and CargoWise proficiency, with strong communication and planning skills; matric and a diploma are advantageous.