Senior Export Controller

We have an urgent opportunity for a Senior Export Controller within the freight forwarding industry.

Important client requirements:

• Candidates must currently be handling Seafreight Exports on a daily basis. Candidates whose last Seafreight Export experience was in 2025 or earlier will unfortunately not be considered.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are specialising in Seafreight Exports only, rather than those currently working in a multimodal environment (air, road and sea).

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate export freight movements.
• Manage the end-to-end Seafreight export process.
• Process customs and statutory documentation.
• Ensure accurate file administration.
• Manage invoicing and disbursements.
• Handle claims where required.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and operational efficiency.
• Support compliance with customs and quality management requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric.
• Freight Forwarding qualification advantageous.
• 5-7 years' Export Controller experience within the Clearing & Forwarding industry.
• Proven experience managing the full export process from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Incoterms
  • Export freight documentation
  • Customs and statutory clearance procedures
  • International trade principles
  • Carrier and transport documentation
  • Seafreight export operations. 

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Strong communication skills and team-player mindset