Senior Import/Export Controller

Röhlig & Co; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Röhlig & Co is seeking a Senior Import/Export Controller - Seafreight based in Cape Town. The role focuses on managing import/export control, coordinating freight, and ensuring compliance within the seafreight operations.

Requirements include Matric and a freight forwarding qualification (NQF 4/5), with 5-7 years in import/export control and strong knowledge of Incoterms, documentation, and rate structures.

Qualifications

• 5-7 recent years import/export controlling experience in Clearing and Forwarding industry.

Responsibilities

• Forwarding of shipment / Export of shipment.
• Clearing of shipment / Pre alerts to overseas office.
• Provide guidance to import /export controller and learners.
• Invoicing and administration of shipment file.
• Arrange insurance cover and process claims.
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.
• Ad hoc

Skills

Import/export control

End-to-end process

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Problem solving

Documentation

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Matric

NQF 4/5 freight forwarding qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

If managing imports,exports coordinating freight, and ensuring compliance is your strength, you could be our next Senior Import/Export 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/export 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

• Forwarding of shipment / Export of shipment
• Clearing of shipment / Pre alerts to overseas office
• Provide guidance to import /export controller and learners
• Invoicing and administration of shipment file
• Arrange insurance cover and process claims.
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.
• Ad hoc