Shipping Documentation Specialist (Import/Export)

Ligpos (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Ligpos (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Document Controller to manage import and export documentation for shipments to African destinations. The role covers preparing and checking shipping docs, tracking containers and coordinating with factories, banks and clients to ensure accurate documents on time.

Based in Bryanston, the role is a 12-month fixed-term contract and on-site. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in logistics, strong MS Excel and Outlook skills, and knowledge of export docs (COC,

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required.
• Diploma/degree in logistics would be advantageous.
• At least three years logistics experience, office environment.
• Cross-trade knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of export documentation requirements and compliance (COC, SONCAP, ECTN).
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists and documents for LC.
• Ensure correct issuing of bills of lading and other shipping documents.
• Track containers and maintain shipment status reports.
• Coordinate with factories to confirm and amend documents.
• Follow up to ensure original documents are issued on time.
• Dispatch original documents to clients for clearance.
• Coordinate with billing teams, offices, factories, banks and clients to meet documentation needs.
• Maintain supply chain documents per quality requirements.
• Report issues to management.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Cross-trade knowledge

Education

Matric certificate

Diploma/degree in logistics (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

NERP logistics system

Job description

Ligpos (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Document Controller to manage import and export documentation for shipments to African destinations. The role covers preparing and checking shipping docs, tracking containers and coordinating with factories, banks and clients to ensure accurate documents on time.

Based in Bryanston, the role is a 12-month fixed-term contract and on-site. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in logistics, strong MS Excel and Outlook skills, and knowledge of export docs (COC,