Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage all airfreight export shipments
- Prepare and process export documentation
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and international trade laws
- Liaise with airlines, freight forwarders, and clients
- Track and monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery
- Handle bookings and space reservations with carriers
- Manage export-related queries and resolve shipment issues
- Ensure accurate billing and invoicing of export services
- Maintain communication with internal departments and external stakeholders
- Ensure proper packaging and labeling of goods for export
- Verify and submit relevant export permits or licenses if required
- Keep up to date with airfreight regulations and industry changes
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in airfreight export operations
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms, IATA regulations, and international customs procedures
- Proficient in preparing and processing export documentation (AWB, invoices, packing lists)
- Experience using freight forwarding systems (e.g., Cargowise, SAP, or similar)
- Familiarity with Dangerous Goods handling (DGR certification is an advantage)
- Ability to arrange bookings with airlines and manage cargo dispatch
- Skilled in shipment tracking and resolving delays or issues
- Excellent communication skills for dealing with clients, agents, and service providers
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
- Strong problem-solving skills and customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge – .za at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: .za
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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About Other Clearing and Forwarding Jobs in Gauteng
The clearing and forwarding industry in Gauteng, South Africa is a significant sector that involves the transportation and logistics of goods, often involving complex supply chain management. Generally, this field operates within a diverse range of industries, including but not limited to the manufacturing sector, where products are transported from suppliers to customers, and the technology industry, where equipment is shipped internationally.
Typically, salaries for clearing and forwarding professionals in Gauteng fall within broad ranges, often between R400 000 to R800 000 per annum. However, it’s essential to note that actual salaries can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For instance, a seasoned professional with extensive experience may earn significantly more than someone just starting their career in this field.
Common skills required for clearing and forwarding roles include strong communication and problem-solving abilities, a good understanding of logistics and transportation regulations, and proficiency in shipping software and technology platforms. Typically, candidates with degrees or diplomas in business management, supply chain management, or logistics are well-suited for these types of positions. Often, experience working within the industry is also highly valued by employers.
The clearing and forwarding industry commonly employs professionals from a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, technology, and e-commerce. These roles often involve coordinating international shipments, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. In terms of career development, there are opportunities for advancement to management or senior leadership positions within the industry, as well as the chance to specialize in specific areas such as customs brokerage or freight forwarding.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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