Import/Export Shipping Docs Specialist (12‑Month Contract)

Hr Xchange; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 469,000; Part time

Job summary

Hr Xchange is seeking an experienced Shipping Document Controller to manage import/export documentation for shipments to African destinations. The role involves preparing shipping documents, tracking containers, and coordinating with factories, banks and clients to ensure accurate documentation on time.

This is a 12-month fixed-term, on-site position in Bryanston. Applicants should have Matric, a logistics qualification (advantageous), at least three years in logistics with cross-trade

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required.
• Diploma or degree in logistics advantageous.
• At least three years logistics experience, including office environment.
• Cross-trade knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of export documentation requirements incl COC, SONCAP and ECTN.
• Advanced Excel and Outlook skills.
• Experience using logistics systems, including NERP.
• Strong document administration, organisation and time-management with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices, packing lists and documentation for letters of credit.
• Ensure bills of lading and other shipping documents are issued correctly.
• Track containers and shipping documents, and maintain shipment status reports.
• Confirm and amend shipping documentation with factories.
• Follow up daily with factories to ensure original documents are issued on time.
• Send original shipping documents to clients in time for clearance at destination.
• Coordinate with billing teams, regional offices, factories, banks and clients to meet documentation requirements.
• Maintain supply chain documents in accordance with quality requirements.
• Report documentation and shipment issues to management.

Education

Matric certificate

Diploma/degree in logistics

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

NERP

Job description

Hr Xchange is seeking an experienced Shipping Document Controller to manage import/export documentation for shipments to African destinations. The role involves preparing shipping documents, tracking containers, and coordinating with factories, banks and clients to ensure accurate documentation on time.

This is a 12-month fixed-term, on-site position in Bryanston. Applicants should have Matric, a logistics qualification (advantageous), at least three years in logistics with cross-trade