Shipping Specialist

Catch Recruit; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Catch Recruit is seeking a Service Specialist to manage complex shipments from initiation to completion, building customised import solutions for clients. The role involves liaising with international clients, planning shipping strategies, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.

You will oversee multiple high-value shipments, maintain daily client communication, and adapt to a dynamic shipping environment. A strong academic record and relevant experience are valued.

Qualifications

• University undergraduate degree, commerce-focused preferred.
• Honours degree advantageous for advanced understanding.
• Work experience is an advantage.
• Strong academic track record required.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with an international pool of clients daily.
• Planning and implementing the overall shipping strategy.
• Managing progress of a select number of shipments (project management).
• Co-ordinating with internal support teams for smooth delivery.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the shipments.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent thinking

Adaptability

Business acumen

Customer service mindset

Education

University undergraduate degree (commerce-focused preferable)

Honours degree advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Role Overview

The Service Specialist will be responsible for the operations of all complex shipments allocated to them, from the initiation of transaction, right to completion through building customised import solutions for clients in various industries. The Service Team is the engine room of the business and the overall goal is to provide efficient and effective service delivery to clients.

Responsibilities

1. Liaising with an international pool of clients on a daily basis.
2. Planning and implementing the overall shipping strategy.
3. Managing the progress of a select number of shipments (project management) on behalf of a pool of clients.
4. Co-ordinating with various internal support teams to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery.
5. Ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skill Set and Desired Competencies

• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent use of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Maintain effective daily communication with relevant team members.
• Ability to adapt within the ever-changing shipping environment.
• Organized and able to manage/co-ordinate all the elements of different high-value shipments throughout the shipment process.
• Attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to proactively identify problems in advance before a shipment becomes a pressure point.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• Independent-thinker and resourceful.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• General business acumen.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Undergraduate Degree of any background, commerce-focus preferable.
• Honours Degree advantageous.
• Work experience advantageous.
• Strong academic track record required.