JNR Air Freight Controller- Logistics

African Recruitment and Training; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Durban seeks a candidate for operational and finance tasks within the clearing and forwarding sector. Responsibilities include managing air import/export files, handling shipments, coordinating with transporters, and communicating with customers. Applicants must have a matric certificate, at least 2 years of experience in the industry, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CargoWise. This role demands strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Clearing and Forwarding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience using CargoWise for logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Register Air Import or Export Files on Cargo Wise.
• Handle shipments and liaise with service providers.
• Track shipments from origin to delivery.
• Book collections and deliveries with Transporters.
• Send daily status updates to customers.

Skills

Clearing and Forwarding experience

CargoWise experience

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Matric certificate

Job description

Day to day Operational

• Registering of Air Import or Export Files on Cargo Wise
• Handling of handover over shipments to local agents.
• Tracking & Monitoring of shipments from origin until final delivery to client.
• Booking of collections and deliveries with Transporters
• Liaising with service providers
• Updating notes on Cargo Wise
• Send daily status reports / updates to customers
• Maintaining shipment E-docs on Cargo Wise
• Other general functions associated

Finance

• Recovery of Agent Invoices
• Arranging payments of local third-party invoices
• Daily Invoicing of files
• Party invoice query / resolution.

Customer

• Direct communication with customers
• Acknowledge and assist with Customer queries

Process

• Register files on Cargo Wise and handover to Customs department for entry framing.
• Once released from customs, arrange collection / delivery with the Transporter.
• Finalise Billing and send documents to customer.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

• Must have a matric certificate
• Must have minimum 2 years Clearing and Forwarding experience.
• Office programmes Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• CargoWise experience