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Ocean Freight Export Controller clearing and forwarding



Job description

Job title: Ocean Freight Export Controller - clearing and forwarding

Skills: frame customs entries Bills of Lading Cargowise Incoterms

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Salary type: Annual

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Job ID: 53899

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Job Description

Our client, a leading international clearing and forwarding business, is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Export Controller to join their team in Isando, Johannesburg .

If you have a solid background in ocean freight exports within a clearing and forwarding environment , and thrive in a detail-driven setting, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • Must have experience in framing customs entries
  • Grade 12 (essential); SDS and/or Freight Forwarding qualification (advantageous)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Clearing & Forwarding (Ocean Freight Export)
  • CargoWise system experience (essential)
  • Strong knowledge of Incoterms , export tariffs, and customs clearance processes
  • Familiarity with third-party regulatory requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver excellent client service and proactively communicate delays or issues
  • Manage the timely dispatch and tracking of cargo
  • Accurately process data and documentation within CargoWise in a paperless environment
  • Liaise with internal teams (Brokerage, Transport, Warehouse) and external stakeholders (Shipping Lines, Customs, Third Parties)
  • Ensure customs clearance readiness and full documentation compliance
  • Secure release of equipment at least 3 working days before stack dates
  • Manage costs: ensure accurate billing, job costing, and profitability
  • Maintain up-to-date CargoWise status reports (minimum 3x per week or per client SOP)
  • Resolve queries professionally and within agreed timelines
  • Arrange cargo insurance and handle claims where necessary
  • Participate in team meetings, SOP compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Basic financial understanding (debits/credits)
  • Proficient in MS Office , especially Excel
  • Ability to manage high volumes and perform under pressure
  • Team player who can also work independently
  • Organised, adaptable, and proactive in a changing environment
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