Freight Forwarder
Location | Kempton Park, South Africa |
Date Posted | December 7, 2022 |
Category |
Aviation
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | ZAR |
Description
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Intermediate computer literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Cargowise experience an advantage
Minimum of 5 years experience in Freight Forwarding
Job Related Requirements
Understanding of incoterms - risk and billing purposes.
Understanding of shipping line processes and requirements in terms of obtaining release of import containers.
Good communication Skills
Good e-mail etiquette
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work in a team environment and also un supervised
Added Advantages for the role
Africa Cross Border Knowledge is advantageous
Ability to understand profit and loss statements
Operational reporting
Main purpose of the role
Controlling and file management of cargo from the DSV Global network into Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi - Via Durban, Beira, Walvis Bay & Dar Es Salaam.
Duties and Responsibilities
Run Cargowise reports for new shipments destined to Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi
Registering of files on Cargowise
Issuing of shipping instructions to the DSV Global Network
Quality checking of Original Bills of Lading - Country Specific
Quality checking of all supplier commercial invoices and packing list to ensure it is in accordance with the BL.
Ensuring origin offices courier Original BL's to the relevant port offices within metrics set out in the SSA SOP.
Ensuring all payments to the shipping lines are done or applied on statement prior to vessel arrivals at port.
Ensure port offices clear shipments within the metric set out in the port office SOP.
Daily tracking reports to all clients / destination offices.
Invoicing in a timely manner to all clients and or DSV origin or destinations offices.
Effective communication to the relevant offices / network in the event delays, customs stops, customs examination etc
Ensure empty containers are returned to the shipping lines nominated depot within the prescribed free period.
Ensure all additional charges *if any, are recovered prior to the delivery of cargo, should the client have a cash account.
In the event the client has a credit facility - to ensure that the client is made aware of the addition charges and receive written confirmation that the client will settle without dispute.
Resolve queries in a timely manner
Ensure Wips and Acruals are cleared by 25th of every month...