Junior Logistics Coordinator

iStaff Recruitment; Hantam Local Municipality, Parow; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

iStaff Recruitment is seeking a Junior Logistics Coordinator for a role based in the Northern Suburbs. You will assist with bookings, documentation, and the end-to-end shipping process for perishable goods, coordinating with cold stores, depots, and transporters.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12, a related qualification, and at least 1 year in logistics or freight forwarding, with experience in fruit/perishables. The position offers a monthly salary of R14 000 to R18 000.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Logistics / Freight Forwarding.
• Fruit / Perishables / Freight industry experience.
• Based in Northern Suburbs or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Handle online container bookings and shipping line communications.
• Prepare and send Q67s for orders.
• Pre-advising containers on Navis prior to port.
• Oversee loading/shipping from cold store to vessel.
• Coordinate early/late arrivals and depot matters.
• Build relationships with cold stores, depots, lines and transporters.
• Record bookings and maintain data per SOP.
• Select service type based on booking credentials and requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and export documentation within deadlines.
• Identify transport mode (land/sea/air) for bookings.
• Facilitate all aspects of shipment with stakeholders.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Freight forwarding

Client relationship

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / International Trade / Logistics

Grade 12

Job description

Junior Logistics Coordinator

Reference: CPT000410-CB-1
We are looking for candidates from the freight/shipping industry for a Junior Logistics Coordinator position, based in the Northern Suburbs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Online Container bookings on Shipping line websites
• Creating / sending out of Q67’s for confirmed orders
• Pre advising of containers on Navis before they reach the port
• Oversee the whole loading/shipping process from Cold store to being loaded on the vessel
• Problem solving in the logistical chain e.g. arranging of early/late arrival, after stacks, delays at empty depots/cold stores, arranging plugin points at depots for Reefer containers, arranging of COD’s, additional free days
• Building relationships with Cold stores, shipping lines, empty depots and transporters
• Expeditiously Receiving & Registering Client Bookings
• Selecting most appropriate Service based on booking credentials & Customer Requirements
• Determine Protocol & Handling Requirement of Consignment
• Ensure all Regulations are met and in accordance with product Profile
• Prepare all export documents within required timeframe and in relation to Customer Requirements
• Identify appropriate Land, Sea & Air transportation method in accordance of booking
• Complete Booking Process with relevant Role-players i.e Shipping Line, Loading Point etc
• Facilitate all aspects required for effective shipment
• Record keeping & Data maintenance in accordance with company SOP
• Ensure compliance to all organizational policies and procedures
• Manage all communication with Operational Export authorities & Role-players

Relationship Management

• External: Develop & Maintain Collaborative relationship with Clients
• Internal: Promote an efficient interface within all Departments
• Communicate with Management to resolve any customer queries in a timely manner
• Regularly Review Customer Requirements & liaise with Head of Department accordingly

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Supply Chain / International Trade / Logistics or similar degree
• At least 1 year experience in Logistics / Freight Forwarding
• Fruit / Perishables / Freight industry experience

Package & Remuneration

R 14 000 - R 18 000 - Monthly