Minimum Requirements:
- Qualifications & Experience
- Matric certificate essential
- Tertiary education would be advantageous
- A valid, Code 8 driver’s license
- Good management of risk processes
- Industry related training i.e., Customs/Sea Import courses, etc.
- Extensive all-round knowledge of Sea freight imports with at least 2 years in a similar environment
- Good understanding of MIDP/APDP, Customs modernisation and implications
- Working knowledge of the various legislation that governs our business
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage Sea Import shipments in line with company processes, including all abnormal requirements
- Ensure all shipments are handled in line with client requirements and all risks are identified and mitigated
- Manage all abnormal including hazardous shipments appropriately
- Identify any issues and elevate to management for resolution
- To strategize with the team to look for growth opportunities
- Ensure that we perform in line with the clients expectations where realistic
- Continuously review the operational process guidelines (ISO 9001:2008) and update procedures as required in line with continual improvement
- Identify potential risk areas and implement mitigation strategies, to ensure that neither delays nor penalties incurred
- Liaise with KAM’s and Service Consultants to ensure client requirements are met and regarding existing and future client requirements
- Comply with and improve internal systems and processes to ensure compliance to legislation – Ensure accurate upload of information on operating system
- Update client status reports immediately
- Ensure all shipments are invoiced in line with clients rates and requirements
- When required generate credit notes after been approved by management
Desired Skills:
- Sea freight import
- MIDP/APDP
- ISO 9001:2008
- Good management of risk processes
- Customs Regulations
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Certificate