Imports​/Exports Controller

Overview

POSITION INFO: Our client, a leader in the shipping industry, is seeking a highly experienced Imports/Exports Controller that is well versed in clearing to join their team based in Durban.

Recruiter: Durpro Workforce Solutions

Job :

Date posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Location: Durban, South Africa

Position Info: Our client, a leader in the shipping industry, is seeking a highly experienced Imports/Exports Controller who is well versed in clearing to join their team based in Durban.

Job Purpose

Handling of the full client Controller process for Clearing of sea/freight/air/road functions for both imports and exports.

Main Job Functions

• Receive booking and Open file/Register on Shipshape
• Process both import and export files - Air, sea and road from start to invoicing/delivery
• Process Haz applications if applicable
• Check Stack Dates/ATA and monitor all containers and LCL shipments
• Process SAD
  500 for both Imports/ Exports/ RIT
• Process EUR1/SI/Certificate and arrange fumigation/inspections
• Request Invoices from 3rd parties and process
• Process Disbursement Journals for all files
• Attend to queries/correspondence
• Communicate with clients and suppliers
• Backup in office for rest of team

• Matric (as a minimum)
• Further shipping or logistics courses or certificates will be advantageous
• Minimum seven years’ experience in import Bill of Entry tariffing and import and export procedures (sea and air, groupage and FCLs) as a Client Controller
• Computer literacy:
  Outlook and Excel

About the company: