About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Controller to join our team in Sandton, Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and planning all local procured cargoes and road freight to DRC for in-gauge and out of gauge (abnormal) cargoes. This role requires a strong understanding of the import/export process in Southern Africa, as well as proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating and planning of all local procured cargoes and road freight to DRC for in-gauge and out of gauge (abnormal) cargoes.
• Coordinating and planning import RIT & RIB clearance for sea freight shipments, monitoring shipment to ensure that containers do not incur demurrage costs.
• Liaising with the various Suppliers / LSP to ensure timeous upliftment of cargo.
• Planning of loads and maximising truck capacity to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Booking of trucks and sending out pre-alerts timeously.
• Arranging Marine Insurance / surveyor inspection when required.
• Tracking all shipments and updating reports accordingly.
• Monitoring POD and sending to client as proof of receipt.
• Ensuring accuracy and timeline of RFQ.
• Ensuring all payment to LSP is done 15 days upon receipt of full documents.
• Requesting and checking new supplier required documents.
• Ensuring all documents for all shipments are uploaded and saved on the SharePoint and hard copies kept where necessary.
• Completing processing of contracts until signed by both parties.

Requirements

• Minimum college education background; additional qualification of supply chain will be preferred.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in the logistics field and understanding of various shipping Incoterms.
• Geographical knowledge of Southern Africa and the import/export process.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Efficient when working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

No additional qualifications are required beyond those mentioned in the requirements section.

Salary & Benefits

Basic salary of between R 25,000.00 to R 35,000.00 on offer, negotiable with benefits to be discussed.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to All Star Placements via [insert contact information]. If you are not contacted by All Star Placements within five days of your application, please assume that the application was unsuccessful. Your CV will however be placed onto our database for any future employment opportunities that may arise.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Controller to join our team in Sandton, Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and planning all local procured cargoes and road freight to DRC for in-gauge and out of gauge (abnormal) cargoes, as well as ensuring timely upliftment of cargo from various Suppliers/LSPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating and planning import RIT & RIB clearance for sea freight shipments
• Monitoring shipment to ensure that containers do not incur demurrage costs
• Liaising with Suppliers/LSP to ensure timeous upliftment of cargo
• Planning of loads and maximising truck capacity to ensure deadlines are met
• Booking of trucks and sending out pre-alerts timeously
• Arranging Marine Insurance/surveyor inspection when required
• Tracking all shipments and updating reports accordingly
• Monitoring POD and sending to client as proof of receipt

Requirements

• At least 3 years of proven experience in the logistics field
• Understanding of various shipping Incoterms
• Geographical knowledge of Southern Africa and the Import/Export process
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Qualifications

• College education background; additional qualification of Supply Chain will be preferred (if applicable)

Salary & Benefits

Basic salary of between R 25,000.00 to R 35,000.00 on offer, negotiable with benefits to be discussed.

How to Apply

Dear Applicant, please note that if you are not contacted by All Star Placements within five days of your application you may assume that the application was unsuccessful (i.e. You do not adhere to the minimum standards for the position in question) your CV will however be placed onto our database for any future employment opportunities that may arise.