Logistics Clerk

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Durban, South Africa, is recruiting a Logistics Clerk for our client to monitor depot stock, process transport instructions, and liaise with vendors to secure timely deliveries. Required: Matric and Maritime qualification (NQF 5/6/7), Navis port system experience, strong computer and communication skills, and a valid driver’s licence.

Cross-border transport exposure is a plus; be ready to start work before 08:00.

Qualifications

• Matric and Maritime qualification essential; higher qualification preferred.
• Attention to detail and strict adherence to rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with vendor liaison ability.
• Planning and organisational skills, punctual and self-disciplined.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to work early hours.
• Experience with cross-border transport across SADC is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and reconcile depot daily tracking and stock reports.
• Analyzing daily Pending reports and correcting status flow.
• Processing rail and road transport instructions and follow-up on deliveries.
• Liaising with transport vendors daily and following up on deliveries.
• Control import road and rail overdue incidents.
• Liaising with depots for container planning and reefer containers.
• Prepare and follow up empty evacuation plans.
• Processing transport and depot invoices.
• Conduct container depot visits and audits.
• Liaising with transporters, depots, rail and port authorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Planning & organising

Punctuality

Computer skills

Communication skills

Cross-border transport

Education

Matric

Maritime qualification (NQF 5/6/7)

Tools

Navis

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 03/09/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for a Logistics Clerk for our client in Durban.

Requirements

• Matric andMaritime Qualification Essential NQF 5/6/7 (work experience will be considered if qualification lower )
  
• Attention to detail, strict adherence to rules and regulations
  
• Good Interpersonal skills
  
• Strong Computer skills and communication skills
  
• Planning and organising skills
  
• Professional Candidate to deal with Principals and third parties at all levels
  
• Able to get to the office before 08h00 everyday (punctual, self-disciplined)
  
• Experience in Port operating system ( Navis ), container depots, container transport and reefer containers will be of added advantage
  
• Individual needs to be accountable and responsible under minimum supervision
  
• Valid driver’s licence
  
• Experience in managing cross-border transportation operations across key SADC corridors will be of added advantage
  

Duties

• Monitoring and reconcile depot daily tracking and stock reports
  
• Analysing daily Pending reports and correction of status flow
  
• Processing of rail and road transport instructions and follow up on deliveries
  
• Liaising with transport vendors on a daily basis and follow up on deliveries
  
• Control import road and rail overdue
  
• Liaising with depots on a daily basis for preparation of food grade and reefer containers
  
• Prepare and follow up of empty evacuation plans
  
• Processing of transport and depot Invoices
  
• Do container depot visits and audits
  
• Liaising with transporters, depots, rail and port authorities