Seafreight Import Controller (Temp)

Innovazi Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovazi Consulting is seeking an experienced Sea Imports Freight Forwarding professional to manage bookings from initiation to final transhipment. The role requires coordinating with customers, shipping lines, and international agents, while monitoring vessel schedules and ensuring accurate documentation.

The candidate should handle high volumes, demonstrate strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced freight forwarding desk environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Sea Imports Freight Forwarding is required.
• Proven ability to manage bookings from initiation through final transhipment port.
• Experience with carrier bookings, warehouse receipts, and draft Bills of Lading.

Responsibilities

• Manage sea import shipments from booking stage through to final transhipment sailing.
• Coordinate with customers, shipping lines and international agents.
• Monitor vessel schedules and shipment progress.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders including customers, overseas agents and shipping lines.
• Handle a high-volume inbox and 400–500 emails daily.

Skills

Sea Imports Freight Forwarding

Booking management

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Minimum Requirements Previous experience within Sea Imports Freight Forwarding Proven ability to manage bookings from initiation through to final transhipment port Sound understanding of:Carrier bookings Warehouse Receipts Draft Bills of Lading Shipment scheduling Cargo tracking across multiple shipping lines Working knowledge of CargoWise Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word Excellent administration and communication skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Key Responsibilities Manage sea import shipments from booking stage through to final transhipment sailing Ensure shipment files, documentation and records are accurately maintained Coordinate with customers, shipping lines and international agents Monitor vessel schedules and shipment progress Ensure all shipment-related information is updated and maintained throughout the forwarding process Facilitate a seamless handover to the downstream operations team upon completion of the forwarding function Operational Environment This is a highly demanding operational role requiring a candidate with proven experience working within a busy freight forwarding desk.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Manage approximately 100 - 130 active bookings Work through a high-volume inbox receiving 400 - 500+ emails daily Liaise with multiple stakeholders including customers, overseas agents and shipping lines Prioritise and coordinate numerous shipments simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and service levels Ideal Candidate Profile Currently or previously employed within a freight forwarding environment Comfortable managing a substantial shipment portfolio Experienced in handling high file counts, with exposure to managing 60+ active files concurrently Demonstrates strong organisational abilities, proactive communication, and the capacity to work under pressure Only candidates with recent and relevant Sea Imports Freight Forwarding experience will be considered.