Shipping Coordinator - Port Elizabeth

Our Client, a prominent and leading business, is seeking to employ a Shipping Coordinator with export experience to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 09h00 - 15h00

Awesome career opportunity with a great company.

• Proven experience in shipping or logistics coordination
• Demonstrated export experience
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Articulate and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport (non-negotiable)
• Ability to multitask and work accurately under pressure
• Experience working with Pastel - advantageous but not essential

Shipping and Logistics

• Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders and courier companies
• Arrange collections and deliveries for international, national, and local partners
• Manage and process export documentation in line with regulatory requirements
• Prepare invoices, packing lists, airway bills, and related shipping documents
• Track shipments and resolve delivery or customs-related issues
• Maintain accurate shipping records and filing systems
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding collections, deliveries, and shipment updates
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client base
• Handle queries efficiently and ensure high service standards

Reception and Administration

• Operate the company switchboard and direct calls appropriately
• Provide general administrative support to the team
• Assist with capturing and processing information on internal systems

Please note that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may consider your application unsuccessful.