Road Freight Administrator; Temporary

• Perform general road freight administrative duties.

United Exports is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Road Freight Administrator to provide temporary administrative support to our Logistics team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating multiple stakeholders, and has a passion for ensuring the smooth movement of goods within the fruit export industry.

• Proactively follow up with transporters and loading points to confirm schedules, readiness, and progress.
• Provide accurate and timely updates to packhouses, farms, and third-party loading and offloading facilities.
• Identify operational concerns and communicate them to relevant stakeholders, escalating high-risk or unresolved matters when required.

• Capture and file Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation accurately and within required deadlines.
• Process system transactions accurately, completely, and timeously.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate information across all ERP and export systems.

• Create purchase orders using approved rates and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and accurate.

• Perform general road freight administrative duties.
• Maintain organised, accessible, and audit-ready records and documentation.

• Grade 12 / Matric (Senior Certificate).
• Previous experience within the fruit industry will be advantageous.
• Experience working with ERP and export systems will be beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written communication and email etiquette.

• Strong computer literacy.
• Knowledge of the fruit export industry.
• ERP and export system experience.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Results-driven and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable exposure within a leading fruit export business while working alongside an experienced logistics team. If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.