Junior Export Controller

Werfnet; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfnet, a leading logistics company in South Africa, is seeking a junior export controller to join its Export Department. This role offers hands-on training and the opportunity to start a career in international freight by coordinating shipments from start to finish, liaising with carriers, agents and clients, and handling export documentation.

The ideal candidate is energetic, highly organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive attitude and strong communication

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective communicator capable of coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international export shipments from start to finish.
• Liaise with shipping lines, airlines, transporters, overseas agents and clients.
• Assist with the administration and coordination of export documentation.
• Monitor shipment progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth shipment execution.
• Assist with resolving shipment-related queries and issues.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn and apply logistics and export processes and procedures.

Skills

Energetic learner

Organised

Problem solving

Proactive

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

A leading logistics organisation is seeking a young, energetic and motivated Junior Export Controller to join its Export Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to start and build a career in logistics and international freight. The successful candidate will receive training and support from an experienced team while gaining valuable hands-on industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate international export shipments from start to finish.
• Liaise with shipping lines, airlines, transporters, overseas agents and clients.
• Assist with the administration and coordination of export documentation.
• Monitor shipment progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth shipment execution.
• Assist with resolving shipment-related queries and issues.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn and apply logistics and export processes and procedures.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be:

• Energetic, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A natural problem solver with the ability to think on their feet.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative.
• A confident and effective communicator.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Responsible, reliable and accountable.
• Confident using computers and willing to learn new systems.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable asking questions and learning from mistakes.
• Calm under pressure and able to work towards deadlines.