# Import Controller / Freight Controller

Introduction We are seeking an experienced Import Controller / Freight Controller for a leading freight and logistics company based in Observatory, Cape Town. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of import shipments, communicates well with clients and service providers, and can manage shipments from start to delivery. Job Description You will coordinate import shipments, monitor their progress, maintain accurate documentation and keep clients informed throughout the process. This role suits someone who is organised, detail oriented and comfortable working to tight deadlines. Duties & Responsibilities Manage import shipments from booking through to final delivery. Liaise with clients, overseas agents, shipping lines, airlines, clearing agents and transport providers. Track shipments and provide clients with timely status updates. Check shipping documents for accuracy and completeness. Coordinate customs clearance and delivery arrangements. Identify and resolve shipment delays, documentation queries and other operational issues. Maintain accurate shipment records and update internal systems. Ensure shipments are handled in line with client requirements and

- **Id**: 3762943
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/empire-hr-solutions-import-controller-freight-controller>
- **Role**: Finance
- **Role family**: Finance
- **Seniority**: middle
- **Employment type**: full_time
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Durban, South Africa
- **Countries**: ZA
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Experience years min**: 3
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-04T17:38:36Z
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-04T17:38:36Z
- **Board verified**: no
- **Days open**: 3
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 1894
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Relocation offered**: no

## Company

- **Id**: 4510117
- **Name**: Empire HR Solutions
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/empire-hr-solutions>
- **Is staffing agency**: yes
- **Employer type**: agency
- **Is intermediary**: no

## Trust

- **Level**: not_scored
- **Days open**: 3

## Requirements

- **Experience years min**: 3
- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-04T18:59:05Z

## Liveness

- **Score**: 52
- **Band**: ok
- **Label**: Likely open
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.516
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 2
- **Expected fill days**: 26
- **Reasons**: seen:2, agency, win:early
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-07T05:47:08Z

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