Maritime Export Coordinator: Shipments & Documentation

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

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an Export Clerk for our client in Cape Town. You will capture/export bookings, handle notices to shippers, monitor vessel stacks, and manage preloading processes. The role requires accuracy, punctuality, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have maritime experience, strong computer skills, and professional communication when dealing with third parties.

Qualifications

• Minimum NQF level 6 with maritime experience.
• Attention to detail and strict adherence to rules and regulations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organise and work under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Capture/export bookings on SOL and confirm to shippers.
• Broadcast notices to shippers for export matters, e.g., stack dates.
• Monitor bookings and vessel stacks.
• Complete preloading process for vessels.
• Receive and pass shipping instructions for data capture.
• Proofread and amend bill of lading data.
• Obtain shipping documents from shippers.
• Maintain export rate of exchange and vessel sailing dates.
• Process invoices and follow up on payments.
• Print, stamp and release original bill of ladings.
• Filing and handling customer queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Planning and organising

Pressure tolerance

Education

Minimum NQF level 6

Tools

SOL

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an Export Clerk for our client in Cape Town. You will capture/export bookings, handle notices to shippers, monitor vessel stacks, and manage preloading processes. The role requires accuracy, punctuality, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have maritime experience, strong computer skills, and professional communication when dealing with third parties.