Freight Forwarder, Air Export, Sky Services

Location:

ZAF - Cape Town, Tower Rd (Sky Services)

Job Posting

Title:

Freight Forwarder, Air Export, Sky Services

Time Type:
Full Time

Communication with clients, airlines and all relevant departments. Airline reservations
-bookings and rate negotiations. Completion of all export/import documents as prescribed by relevant local and international authorities.

• Minimum of 2 years experience as export controller in air freight exports perishables
• Intermediate Cargo
  
  Wise1 knowledge / experience
• Excellent understanding of industry and related job requirements for freight forwarding.
• Experience in working with airlines directly i.t.o. bookings and rates
• Geographical knowledge and familiar with airline routes and capabilities

• Matric certificate
• CAT 6 Training
• Part 108 Familiarisation
• Health & Safety (advantageous)

• Excel / Word / Windows / Office / Outlook – Excellent knowledge
• Cargo Wise1

• Processing / issuing of all export documentation: AWB, SAD
  500s, Phytosanitary certificate, PPECB, COO’s, etc.
• Airline bookings as per rate agreements
• Liaising with clients via e-mail, and telephonically
• Maintaining of bookings lists
• Daily tracking of shipments
• Updating clients on status of shipments
• Daily shipment / warehouse planning
• Liaising with warehouse i.t.o. deliveries / collections
• SARS acquittals

• Strong communication and relationship building skills, both verbally and written
• Ownership and self motivation, to ensure any challenge is addressed immediately and resolved as soon a possible.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Positive outlook and team player
• Results, quality and detail driven
• Geographical knowledge and familiar with airline routes and capabilities
• Strong persuasive and organisational skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients and airlines, both telephonically and via e-mail.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends
• Detail orientated and ability to work under pressure.
  
  Ability to lead
• Own transport.

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Aff…