Professional Specialist Sea Freight Export

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Job ID: 5505 Work Model: Full-Time Contract Type:Temporary Job Category: Air freight / Sea freight

Logistics is people business - this guiding principle makes it clear that employees are the key factor to DACHSER's corporate success. Founded in 1930, our family-owned company is now one of the world's leading logistic providers. We provide intelligent logistic solutions worldwide. Together, we pursue the mission of creating the world's most intelligent combination and integration of logistic network competencies, thus optimizing our customers' logistics.

Are you looking for a job with prospects in a stable and future-oriented company? Then apply at DACHSER and drive the logistics of the future forward with us.

• Arrange local collections and coordinate with overseas offices for international shipment pickups.
• Track shipments proactively and provide timely status updates.
• Register export files and accurately capture all related charges.
• Follow up with forwarders or carriers to retrieve shipping documents after vessel departure.
• Monitor and follow up on carrier invoices and Arrival Notification Fees (ANFs).
• Coordinate with customs clearance and obtain all required releases from relevant government authorities.
• Review vendor invoices and raise queries when discrepancies are identified.
• Plan deliveries and maintain up to date tracking and status reporting.

• Matric / Grade 12 is consistently required.
• 2-5 years of experience in export freight forwarding.
• Experience handling full-function export files, including documentation, invoicing, and client coordination.
• Exposure to multimodal exports (sea, air, road) is often preferred.
• Modern working environment with flexible working hours to support your work-life balance
• Provident Fund contributions made by both employee and employer
• A sustainably growing, family-owned business with diverse tasks in one of the industries of the future
• Comprehensive onboarding program and long-term career planning through the DACHSER Academy
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your mental well-being and personal resilience

Charmain Van Schalkwyk
HR Manager
Durban, Durban Branch, Air & Sea Logistics, DACHSER South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

At DACHSER, all people are welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are an integral part of our corporate culture. We see the uniqueness of each individual, and thus the diversity of our teams, as the driving force behind our daily work and innovations - because: Logistics is People Business. We look forward to meeting you.