Senior Import Controller

Röhlig & Co; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Röhlig & Co is seeking a Senior Import Controller - Pharma to manage end‑to‑end import activities from clearance to invoicing from our Linbro Park head office. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and client-focused service in a high‑pressure freight environment.

The successful candidate will bring 5–7 years of import controlling experience, strong knowledge of Incoterms 2020, and proficiency with CargoWise and MS Office. A relevant freight qualification enhances prospects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years import controlling experience in Clearing and Forwarding with end-to-end process execution.
• Incoterms 2020 and Geographic locations knowledge.
• Knowledge of commercial, transport, carrier & depot and statutory documents and stamps.
• Want knowledge of seafreight and airfreight shipments.
• Familiarity with claims/insurance processes and rate structures.
• Understanding of national currencies and international codes.
• Experience with CargoWise and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Forwarding of shipment.
• Clearing of shipment.
• Transport coordination.
• Invoicing and administration of shipment file.
• Arrange insurance cover and process claims.
• Compliance with quality management system.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Client orientation

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Matric

2-year freight forwarding related qualification at NQF level 4 and 5

Tools

CargoWise

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

If managing imports, coordinating freight, and ensuring compliance is your strength, you could be our next Senior Import Controller - Pharma

This role is based at our Head Office - Linbro Park.

Education

• Matric
• 2-year freight forwarding related qualification at NQF level 4 and 5

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum of 5- 7 years import controlling experience in the Clearing and Forwarding Industry with proven track record of end to end process execution.
• Incoterms 2020 and Geographic locations
• Knowledge of commercial, transport, carrier & depot and statutory body documents & stamps
• Sound knowledge of seafreight and airfreight shipment types.
• Sound knowledge of claims/insurance processes.
• Knowledge and interpretation of rate structure
• National currencies and international codes
• CargoWise experience would be beneficial
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Good Interpersonal skills and good communication skills (written &verbal)
• Situation analysis and problem solving
• Client orientation
• Accuracy, Punctual and attention to detail
• Time Management. Deadline Driven
• Ability to work in pressurised environment

Advantageous attributes

• Customer service orientation - Able to handle a demanding customer environment.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Dynamic self-starter that doesn’t need to be told what to do and how to do it.
• Attention to detail and handle pressure.
• Can communicate with the team and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Overall responsibilities include

• Forwarding of shipment
• Clearing of shipment
• Transport Coordination
• Invoicing and administration of shipment file
• Arrange insurance cover and process claims.
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.
• Ad hoc