Senior Seafreight Import Controller - End-to-End Ops

Röhlig & Co; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Röhlig & Co. is seeking a Senior Import Controller - Seafreight based at the Durban Seafreight Branch. The role focuses on managing imports, coordinating freight, and ensuring compliance with seafreight processes.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in import controlling within clearing and forwarding, with strong knowledge of seafreight types and claims/insurance procedures. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional capable of guiding junior team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years import controlling experience in the Clearing and Forwarding Industry.
• Proven track record of end-to-end process execution in import control.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Import coordination

Seafreight knowledge

Insurance/claims handling

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Matric

NQF 3–4 freight forwarding qualification

Job description

Röhlig & Co. is seeking a Senior Import Controller - Seafreight based at the Durban Seafreight Branch. The role focuses on managing imports, coordinating freight, and ensuring compliance with seafreight processes.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in import controlling within clearing and forwarding, with strong knowledge of seafreight types and claims/insurance procedures. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional capable of guiding junior team members.