Import and Export Controller

MBA-Exchange.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer is seeking an Import and Export Controller in Cape Town. This role involves managing international logistics, ensuring compliance, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates have a diploma in Logistics and 3-5 years of freight forwarding experience. Proficiency in CargoWise and strong communication skills are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in freight forwarding, with both import and export experience.
• Experience with freight forwarding software systems (CargoWise).
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, customs procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned client accounts.
• Provide accurate quotations and cost estimates.
• Resolve operational issues and client queries promptly.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with IATA, IMO, and local regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication and client service skills

Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; initiative-taking

Strong prioritization and time management skills

Problem-solving mindset with ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

CargoWise

MS Office/Google Suite

Job description

Overview

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Import and Export Controller to join our team in .

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This role is critical in managing the end-to-end logistics process for international shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering exceptional service to our clients while supporting growth and service excellence within TFS Freight forwarding.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned client accounts
• Provide accurate quotations and cost estimates
• Resolve operational issues and client queries promptly
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure all processes comply with IATA, IMO, and local regulations
• Collaborate with warehouse, transport, and customs teams
• Process and input shipment data into freight forwarding systems
• Prepare and review shipping documentation (AWB, BOL, commercial invoices, packing lists)
• Maintain accurate records of shipment status and tracking information
• Monitor vessel/flight schedules and notify clients of arrival updates
• Liaise with clients regarding shipment status and documentation requirements
• Coordinate with shipping lines, airlines, and logistics partners
• Ensure all documentation complies with international trade regulations
• Coordinate with suppliers and exporters for cargo collection and delivery
• Support month-end reporting and reconciliation processes

Minimum Required Experience & Qualification

• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 3-5 years in freight forwarding, with both import and export experience
• Experience with freight forwarding software systems (CargoWise)
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, customs procedures, and international trade regulations
• Proficiency in freight-forwarding and customs clearance systems/software
• High level of proficiency with MS Office/Google Suite packages with advanced proficiency in Excel

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Ability to go beyond what is expected.
• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; initiative-taking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Comfortable with change and excellent collaborator
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to work under pressure

The Environment

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer- centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e- commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating .
• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking.

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply .