Job Description

Our client a specialist in Logistics ;Clearing, Forwarding, Supply Chain, Cross trade, Cross Border, Temperature controlled cargo, Consolidations, NVOCC-preferential rates, Hazardous Cargo, Dangerous Goods Cargo, Express Air Service, International Trade Finance/ Supply Chain finance, Marine Insurance, Customs Tariff Consultations, Project Management, B-BBEE Procurement, Bonded agent , Warehousing, Destruction of Rejected Cargo, Vet, Health & ITAC permit applications, Containerized packing and unpack, Bulk loading & discharging, and BreakbulkRole: Import Seafreight Forwarding ClerkLocation: Pinetown- DurbanQualification:

• Matric or NQF4 equivalent qualification.
• Freight qualification is advantageous
• Shipshape or similar knowledge
• Groupage and Estimates experience
• RCG experience is essential
• 5 years industry experience
• Clear criminal record

Skill:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Able to handle and work under pressure
• Excellent customer service
• Organized and able to work to deadlines

Role:

• Must be able to perform full forwarding function
• Discuss and negotiate freight rates
• Registration of new shipments received from clients
• Ensure freight invoices are paid and invoiced out
• Able to compare and check rate of exchange being used and paid to carriers
• Checking all documentation is correct
• Compile import Estimates
• Provide clients with daily feedback and updates
• Book cargo and inform clients of sailing dates
• Processing of forwarding manifests
• Handle Groupage and handover shipments
• Update ETAs and track shipments online
• Checking the various registers and ensuring these are updated
• RCG Knowledge is essential

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