Imports & Exports Controller

Ability Executive Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Imports & Exports Controller in Durban, South Africa. Key responsibilities include handling the full client Controller process for clearing sea, freight, air, and road functions. The ideal candidate has a minimum of seven years’ experience in import Bill of Entry tariffing and import/export procedures, alongside strong communication skills and proficiency in Outlook and Excel. Candidates with further shipping or logistics courses will find it advantageous. This full-time position demands proactive individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years’ experience in import Bill of Entry tariffing and import/export procedures as a Client Controller.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Handling of the full client Controller process for clearing of sea/freight/air/road functions.
• Process both import and export files from start to invoicing/delivery.
• Communicating with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Import Bill of Entry tariffing

Communication skills

Proactive initiative

Fast-paced work environment

Education

Matric (as a minimum)

Further shipping or logistics courses or certificates

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Ability Executive Recruitment | Full time

Imports & Exports Controller

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 03/12/2025

Handling of the full client Controller process for Clearing of sea/freight/air/road functions for both imports and exports.

• Receive booking and Open file/Register on Shipshape
  
• Process both import and export files- Air, sea and road from start to invoicing/delivery
  
• Process Haz applications if applicable
  
• Check Stack Dates/ATA and monitor all containers in stack
  
• Process SAD500 for both Imports/ Exports/ RIT
  
• Process EUR1/SI/Certificate and arrange fumigation/inspections
  
• Request Invoices from 3rd parties and process
  
• Process Disbursement Journals for all files
  
• Attend to queries/ correspondence
  
• Communicating with clients and suppliers
  
• Backup in office for Manager/Staff
  

Requirements

• Matric (as a minimum)
  
• Further shipping or logistics courses or certificates will be advantageous
  
• Minimum seven years’ experience in import Bill of Entry tariffing and import and export procedures (sea and air, groupage and FCLs) as a Client Controller
  
• Computer literacy: Outlook and Excel
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
  
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
  
• Ability to use initiative and be proactive