DSV Cape Town Is Hiring: Freight Forwarder, Air & Sea

Main Purpose of the Role

DSV Cape Town have dedicated operations teams for our Retail business. This team manages all import shipments into Cape Town & Durban from various suppliers globally – mainly China and India. Within the team we have an import controlling function which receive documents, open shipments files and invoice necessary charges. This includes accurate cost accrual and charge capturing. Manage the movement of cargo from destination port to delivery point and ensure proactive communication flows to customers and service providers through each key milestone event.

Job Related requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Ocean Import Freight forwarding.

Grade 12 certificate

Electives:

Knowledge of current Incoterms

Knowledge of international freight forwarding

Excellent communication skills

Good planning and self-management skills

Exposure to TFR and Rail Services

CargoWise 1 experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Tracking of shipments exceptions that require intervention, escalation and address them accordingly

Following up and ensuring all required shipment milestones are completed on-time and within KPI

Engage with shipping carriers and Transnet Rail for the co-ordination of shipment deliveries

Registration and invoicing of shipments on CargoWise

Following up on carrier invoices and ANF’s and Transnet Rail load planning / scheduling.

Checking vendor invoices and raising queries as required.

Opening shipment files and documents assembly

Completing key updates and milestones in CargoWise

Proactively engage and manage communication with customer and Operational Key Account Manager.

Closing Date: NOT SPECIFIED