Job Description

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Job Purpose

Bidvest International Logistics is looking for a Senior Controller that is confident, creative and innovative all-rounder to join the operational team in the Cape Town Export, Oil and Gas and Marine /Ship spares business unit. This individual needs to have a good understanding in all operational disciplines within the CandF environment (Imports/Exports/Crosstrades/Customs/Bonded Cargo etc) as well as have a good working knowledge on all modes of transport. Further to this they need to have a good knowledge of shipping into Africa, Projects, Marine/Shipspares and Oil and Gas environment. This individual must be able to be a leader as well as a team player with the ability to support the Oil and Gas Unit and provide out of the box solutions. They have to be a strong all-rounder.

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Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications:


Matric / Grade 12 certificate mandatory Tertiary education an advantage Must be in possession of a valid and unendorsed Code 08 driver's license Must have completed relevant freight and logistics course

Experience:


A minimum of five (5) years' experience within the Clearing and Forwarding Industry at controller level. A minimum of 3 years woking experience within the Oil and Gas/Project/Marine sector of the market at controller level.
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Key Responsibilities

Forwarding & Clearing of Import cargo in accordance with client requirements Receive instructions and documents Track allocated cargo Expedite cargo with carriers, terminals, depots and other transport operators Keep clients informed and handle queries from clients and other stakeholders and departments Keep system updated with all communication and documentation received and affected Ensure that all disbursements are recorded and recovered Initiate claims in respect of lost, damaged or discrepant cargo Maximize customer satisfaction through co-operation with allied disciplines Identify and take the appropriate mitigating steps to limit all risk issues Continual evaluation on cost savings and process improvement Ability to work closely with BIL and International Partners from a junior to senior level * To support the BU Manager in the implement and maintain relevant ISO and operational procedures when required.