Junior Commercial Assistant

Golden Link Talent Solutions; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Link Talent Solutions in Stellenbosch is seeking a Shipping Rates Administrator to manage ad-hoc and monthly rate requests, capture and communicate rate changes, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. The role involves coordinating with shipping lines, carriers, and internal teams to meet deadlines and ensure accurate rate data.

The ideal candidate will have a shipping/logistics background, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with the

Qualifications

• Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding, Distribution and Logistics Business Management or related field (Desirable).
• Ability to work irregular hours when the need arises
• Ability to identify the needs in the team and assist where needed.
• To have working knowledge of Google / Excel and email etiquette.
• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Strong organisational and communication skills to manage workload and prioritise
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Fast learner in internal and external computer systems and processes
• Ability to work with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external in dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• To manage ad-hoc rate requests as they come in, requesting buying rates from shipping lines when needed
• To request and capture monthly buying rates meeting the necessary deadlines
• To update selling team of any ad-hoc and monthly rate changes or surcharges
• To keep other departments within the company up to date of any important rate related issues / scenarios
• To request, capture and manage carrier haulage rates
• To request, capture and manage shipping line destination charges as needed
• To update relevant changes and notices in our systems, as received from the industry
• To treat all information as confidential

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Team collaboration

Fast learner

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding, Distribution and Logistics Business Management

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accurately request and capture monthly and ad-hoc rates where applicable or as needed. To process shipping line invoices, also resolving any queries and or variances. Overall protecting sensitive information regarding rates in and out of the company.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• To manage ad-hoc rate requests as they come in, requesting buying rates from shipping lines when needed;


• To request and capture monthly buying rates meeting the necessary deadlines;


• To update selling team of any ad-hoc and monthly rate changes or surcharges;


• To keep other departments within the company up to date of any important rate related issues / scenarios.


• To request, capture and manage carrier haulage rates;


• To request, capture and manage shipping line destination charges as needed;


• To update relevant changes and notices in our systems, as received from the industry;


• To treat all information as confidential.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Diploma in Shipping, Clearing and Freight Forwarding, Distribution and Logistics Business Management or related field (Desirable).


• Ability to work irregular hours when the need arises


• Ability to identify the needs in the team and assist where needed.


• To have working knowledge of Google / Excel and email etiquette.


• Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines;


• Strong organisational and communication skills to manage workload and prioritise;


• Attention to detail and accuracy;


• Fast learner in internal and external computer systems and processes;


• Ability to work with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external in dynamic environment