Junior Air Freight Controller

Rhenus Logistics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics service provider is seeking a qualified professional to join their Durban team. Responsibilities include managing air import and export files, tracking shipments, and ensuring smooth communication with clients and service providers. The ideal candidate should have experience in Clearing & Forwarding, knowledge of Cargo Wise, and strong problem-solving skills. The company offers a supportive environment with continuous training and room for innovation.

Benefits

Continuous Training

Great Team

Flat Hierarchies

Room for Innovation

Events and team outings

Quick Decision Processes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Clearing & Forwarding.
• Knowledge on Cargo Wise required.
• Ability to handle shipping documentation and communications.

Responsibilities

• Registering Air Import or Export Files on Cargo Wise.
• Tracking and Monitoring of shipments until final delivery.
• Updating E-docs and sending daily status reports to customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision-Making

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Matric or equivalent of Senior certification

Tools

Cargo Wise

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Welcome to Rhenus!

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics service providers operating worldwide. We offer tailor-made solutions along the entire supply chain for companies from a wide diversity of industries. From multimodal transports to perfect warehousing, from smooth customs clearance to innovative value-added services: We always keep our pulse on the times and are at our customers' side.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• 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 E-docs and notes on Cargo Wise
• Send daily status reports / updates to customers
• Other general functions associated
• Approving of third-party Invoices
• Arranging payments of third-party invoices
• Daily Invoicing of files

Knowledge & Experience:

• Matric or equivalent of Senior certification
• A minimum of 2 Years' experience in Clearing & Forwarding.
• Knowledge on Cargo Wise
• Office programmes Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Skills & Attributes:

• Communication skills
• Problem solving and Decision-Making skill
• Strategic thinking skill
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management skills
• Establish strong work relationships
• Maintain and build strong client relationships
• Attention to detail

What You can expect

• Continuous Training: Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.
• Great Team: It's truly the people that make the difference - and with us you'll join the best team around.
• Flat Hierarchies: Get straight through to the decision-makers with our streamlined organizational structure.
• Room for Innovation: Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.
• Events: From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.
• Quick Decision Processes: Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.