Senior Forwarding Controller: Import Freight Planner

Röhlig & Co; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Röhlig & Co in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Forwarding Controller to oversee import freight movements and ensure efficient handling of seafreight operations. The role focuses on coordinating shipments, cost control, and compliance with transport regulations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in clearing and forwarding, strong admin skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced branch environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years import experience in Clearing and Forwarding, clerical.
• INCO Terms familiarity and compliance.
• Coordinate import cargo movement per client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan freight movement.
• Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates.
• Coordinate freight movement of import cargo.
• Administration of file and documentation.
• Comply with the quality management system requirements.
• Handle ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team coordination

Planning and organizing

Education

Matric

NQF 3/4 freight forwarding qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Lotus

Job description

Röhlig & Co in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Forwarding Controller to oversee import freight movements and ensure efficient handling of seafreight operations. The role focuses on coordinating shipments, cost control, and compliance with transport regulations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in clearing and forwarding, strong admin skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced branch environment.