Senior Seafreight Import Lead - Cape Town

Switch Recruit (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Recruit (Pty) Ltd represents a leading freight forwarding organization seeking a Senior Import Controller for the Cape Town team. This role focuses on seafreight imports and end-to-end shipment management from forwarding through invoicing, ensuring regulatory compliance and precise data handling.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in import control within forwarding, with strong seafreight knowledge; seafreight exports experience is advantageous and ShipShape familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of import controlling experience in forwarding/clearing.
• Seafreight import knowledge is essential; seafreight exports advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end import processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the forwarding of import shipments per client requirements.
• Lead the customs clearance process and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate movement of import cargo across the international transport chain.
• Arrange transport for timely cargo movement and delivery.
• Prepare and manage shipment documentation with accuracy.
• Complete invoicing and maintain shipment files end-to-end.
• Arrange insurance coverage and handle claims when needed.
• Apply Incoterms and relevant international transport requirements.
• Maintain high data quality and accurate shipment information.
• Provide guidance to Import Controllers and Learners.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System.

Skills

Import control

Seafreight knowledge

End-to-end shipment handling

Data accuracy

Invoicing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Freight forwarding qualification (NQF 4/5)

Tools

ShipShape

Job description

Switch Recruit (Pty) Ltd represents a leading freight forwarding organization seeking a Senior Import Controller for the Cape Town team. This role focuses on seafreight imports and end-to-end shipment management from forwarding through invoicing, ensuring regulatory compliance and precise data handling.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in import control within forwarding, with strong seafreight knowledge; seafreight exports experience is advantageous and ShipShape familiarity is a plus.