Logistics Coordinator: Freight & Clearance Operations

Kontak; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support daily operations at Bedfordview, Gauteng. This permanent role involves arranging collections and deliveries, coordinating transporters and drivers, checking shipment documents and tracking cargo through to final delivery.

The successful candidate will understand road freight, clearing and forwarding processes, including cross-border movements, with exposure to import/export logistics and collaboration with the Operations Coordinator across

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of logistics and transport operations.
• Understanding of clearing and forwarding processes & import/export documents.
• Ability to check packing lists, cargo details and shipment documents accurately.
• Strong scheduling, organisational and follow-up skills.
• Clear communication with customers, drivers, transporters and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Coordinator with daily shipment and transport arrangements.
• Arrange and confirm collection, loading, offloading and delivery appointments.
• Confirm cargo and customer readiness before dispatching transport.
• Liaise with approved transporters regarding truck availability and transport rates.
• Obtain driver, vehicle and trailer details and communicate instructions.
• Coordinate packing requirements with customers, warehouses, packers and suppliers.
• Check packing lists against shipment quantities, descriptions, weights and dimensions.
• Collect and check invoices, bills of lading, air waybills and relevant permits.
• Follow up on missing documents and liaise with clearing agents regarding clearance progress.
• Track trucks and shipments from collection through to final delivery.
• Keep customers informed of shipment progress and schedule changes.
• Close completed shipment files and assist with other operational duties.

Skills

Logistics operations

Cross-border transport

Communication

Scheduling

Packing/receiving documents

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kontak is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support daily operations at Bedfordview, Gauteng. This permanent role involves arranging collections and deliveries, coordinating transporters and drivers, checking shipment documents and tracking cargo through to final delivery.

The successful candidate will understand road freight, clearing and forwarding processes, including cross-border movements, with exposure to import/export logistics and collaboration with the Operations Coordinator across