Cross Trade & Road Freight Controller (Africa)
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≈ $23k – $48k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF qualification.
- At least 5 years’ experience in international freight forwarding, specializing in Africa trade lanes.
- Proven track record in managing road freight and cross trade logistics, including multi-country transit shipments.
- Solid knowledge of customs, border-post procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Strong network of transporters, cross trade agents, and clearing agents across Africa.
- Proficiency in logistics software (ShipShape or Cargowise preferred) and MS Office.
- Experience with regional trade agreements (SADC, COMESA, EAC) advantageous.
- Strong negotiation, planning, and organizational skills.
- Coordinate and arrange cross trade and road freight shipments across Africa.
- Prepare and manage customs, border-post, permit, and carrier documentation.
- Register shipment files and ensure accurate data entry into logistics systems.
- Compile freight and cross-border cost estimates.
- Liaise with transporters, clearing agents, and border posts to manage transit times and mitigate delays.
- Monitor and manage cross-border permits and transit documentation.
- Provide clear communication and updates to clients regarding shipment progress.
- Ensure invoices are prepared accurately and timeously.
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