Senior Import Controller

Röhlig & Co; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Röhlig & Co seeks a Senior Import Controller - Seafreight based at the Cape Town Seafreight Branch in Airport City. You will oversee end-to-end import processes, coordinate freight, and ensure compliance with INCOTERMS and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of import controlling experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic freight environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of import controlling experience in clearing and forwarding.
• Experience coordinating freight movements for import cargo.

Responsibilities

• Forwarding of shipments.
• Clearing of shipments.
• Transport coordination.
• Invoicing and administration of shipment files.
• Arrange insurance cover and process claims.
• Comply with the quality management system.

Skills

Import control

INCOTERMS

Geographic knowledge

Rate structures

Currencies & codes

MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Matric

NQF 4/5 freight forwarding qualification

Tools

CRM/booking systems

Job description

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

This role is based at our Cape Town Seafreight Branch in Airport City.

Education

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

Knowledge and experience

• Have 5-7 recent years import controlling experience in the Clearing and Forwarding Industry with proven track record of end-to-end process execution.
• To co-ordinate the freight movement of Import cargo through the international transport chain in terms of the client’s import requirements
• INCOTERMS
• Knowledge of commercial, transport, carrier & depot and statutory body documents & stamps
• Sound knowledge of seafreight shipment types. Sound knowledge of claims/insurance processes.
• Geographic locations
• Knowledge and interpretation of rate structure
• National currencies and international codes
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Good Interpersonal skills. Leadership skills. 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
• RCG (Reporting of Conveyances and Goods)
• Financial Acumen. Data Quality
• Team Player

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