Junior Airfreight Import Controller

Area:
Gauteng
Contact Type:
Permanent
Salary:
- R 16 000
Full Job Description

Key Focus Areas:
• Coordinate and monitor air import shipments from origin to final destination.
• Receive and process pre-alerts and shipping documentation from overseas agents.
• Open shipment files and capture accurate shipment details on the company system.
• Track incoming shipments and follow up with airlines, overseas agents and relevant stakeholders regarding shipment status.
• Obtain and verify air waybills, commercial invoices, packing lists and other import documentation.
• Liaise with airlines, customs clearing agents, transporters and clients to ensure timely cargo clearance and delivery.
• Assist with customs clearance procedures and ensure all required documentation is submitted.
• Monitor flight arrivals and keep clients updated on shipment progress.
• Arrange cargo collection and delivery once customs clearance has been completed.
• Follow up on outstanding documents and resolve shipment-related queries.
• Assist with invoicing, cost capturing and maintaining accurate shipment records.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable customs and import regulations.

Minimum Requirements:
• Recent graduate with a qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade or a related field preferred.
• Approximately 1 year of experience in the clearing and forwarding industry, preferably in air imports.
• Basic understanding of air freight import procedures and customs documentation.
• Computer literate, with good data capturing and administrative skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the air freight industry.

Blue Oak Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency with over 16 years of experience, specializing in the Freight Forwarding and Finance industries. By applying for this vacancy your CV will be uploaded to our system and will be considered for all current vacancies. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.