Where

CLIENT SERVICE CONTROLLER OCEAN EXPORT

Service Solutions Staffing
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Milnerton Our client, an National and ever growing Clearing and Forwarding Company in Milnerton is seeking to employ an experience Client Service Controller - Ocean ExportQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum qualification of Grade 12, SDS and/ or Freight Forwarding Course or similar will be advantageous
  • Minimum of 3 years within a clearing & forwarding environment
  • Prior CargoWise experience non negotiable
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of Incoterms, Ocean Export tariffs, practices, and processes
  • Knowledge of Customs and other Third-Party Governing / Statutory Body clearance procedures

JOB DESCRIPTION/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Excellent client service and pro active client communication/s re any delays
  • Ensure timely dispatch of cargo for clients
  • Take timeous action to avoid or mitigate additional cost/s
  • Paperless working environment
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into CW including mandatory milestones, full set of documents and relevant correspondence to be saved to
  • eDoc Tab of shipment as per Standard Operating Procedures
  • All internal comms re shipments on CW. Task Team, Brokerage, Transport
  • Track and trace shipments as required
  • Check and follow up all required documentation and detail to enable customs clearance in accordance with relevant laws and legislation
  • Ensure that documentation on hand to secure release from Shipping Line / Groupage Agent and any Third Party governing bodies within required time frames
  • Follow up to ensure release of required equipment at least of 3 working days prior to vessel's stacks
  • Arrange examinations, extended release and inspections of any Customs and Third Party stops / detentions
  • Process cargo dues
  • Ensure timeous receipt of creditor invoice/s, check that freight and landside costs invoiced as per standard or agreed tariffs
  • Post creditor's invoices and request COD/ EFT payment where credit terms not secured
  • Responsible for job profit. Complete job costing and ensure billing accurate, complete and as per agreed client rates / estimate
  • Ensure billing completed within agreed KPI's
  • CW Status Reports minimum of x 3 a week or as per client SOP. If client has elected Smart Sheet, info and changes to be updated daily
  • Resolve client, service providers and internal queries professionally and timeously
  • Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures
  • Arrange Insurance cover where required and process claims
  • Undertake all mandatory training as required and participate in appropriate training as and when required
  • Take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these
  • To undertake any other ad-hoc operational duties requested by the National Manger Ocean Exports and National Operations Executive
  • Maintain effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, both internal and external
  • Ensure work is up to date and a comprehensive review and handover is completed prior to going on leave
  • Ensure client info is kept updated in CW
  • Participate in Team meetings and suggest improvements to increase efficiencies
  • Contribute to Team goals and achieve your personal individual development plan and goals

Please email cv and package to marlene@servicesolutions.co.za

Requirements:

  • Minimum qualification of Grade 12, SDS and/ or Freight Forwarding Course or similar will be advantageous
  • Minimum of 3 years within a clearing & forwarding environment
  • Prior CargoWise experience non negotiable
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of Incoterms, Ocean Export tariffs, practices, and processes
  • Knowledge of Customs and other Third-Party Governing / Statutory Body clearance procedures
  • Excellent client service and pro active client communication/s re any delays
  • Ensure timely dispatch of cargo for clients
  • Take timeous action to avoid or mitigate additional cost/s
  • Paperless working environment
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into CW including mandatory milestones, full set of documents and relevant correspondence to be saved to
  • eDoc Tab of shipment as per Standard Operating Procedures
  • All internal comms re shipments on CW. Task Team, Brokerage, Transport
  • Track and trace shipments as required
  • Check and follow up all required documentation and detail to enable customs clearance in accordance with relevant laws and legislation
  • Ensure that documentation on hand to secure release from Shipping Line / Groupage Agent and any Third Party governing bodies within required time frames
  • Follow up to ensure release of required equipment at least of 3 working days prior to vessel's stacks
  • Arrange examinations, extended release and inspections of any Customs and Third Party stops / detentions
  • Process cargo dues
  • Ensure timeous receipt of creditor invoice/s, check that freight and landside costs invoiced as per standard or agreed tariffs
  • Post creditor's invoices and request COD/ EFT payment where credit terms not secured
  • Responsible for job profit. Complete job costing and ensure billing accurate, complete and as per agreed client rates / estimate
  • Ensure billing completed within agreed KPI's
  • CW Status Reports minimum of x 3 a week or as per client SOP. If client has elected Smart Sheet, info and changes to be updated daily
  • Resolve client, service providers and internal queries professionally and timeously
  • Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures
  • Arrange Insurance cover where required and process claims
  • Undertake all mandatory training as required and participate in appropriate training as and when required
  • Take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these
  • To undertake any other ad-hoc operational duties requested by the National Manger Ocean Exports and National Operations Executive
  • Maintain effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, both internal and external
  • Ensure work is up to date and a comprehensive review and handover is completed prior to going on leave
  • Ensure client info is kept updated in CW
  • Participate in Team meetings and suggest improvements to increase efficiencies
  • Contribute to Team goals and achieve your personal individual development plan and goals
08 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

Similar jobs

  • Service Solutions Staffing
  • Cape Town
... to employ an experience Client Service Controller - Ocean Export QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE · ... ACCOUNTABILITIES · Excellent client service and pro active client communication/s re ... updated daily · Resolve client, service providers and internal queries ...
6 days ago
  • Service Solutions Staffing
  • Cape Town
... to employ an experience Client Service Controller - Ocean Export QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE · ... ACCOUNTABILITIES · Excellent client service and pro active client communication/s re ... updated daily · Resolve client, service providers and internal queries ...
6 days ago
  • Service Solutions Staffing
  • Cape Town
... to employ an experience Client Service Controller - Ocean Export QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE · ... ACCOUNTABILITIES · Excellent client service and pro active client communication/s re ... updated daily · Resolve client, service providers and internal queries ...
6 days ago
  • Service Solutions Staffing
  • Cape Town
... to employ an experience Client Service Controller - Ocean Export QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE · ... ACCOUNTABILITIES · Excellent client service and pro active client communication/s re ... updated daily · Resolve client, service providers and internal queries ...
6 days ago