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