Senior Shipping Controller

Client based in Cato Ridge, 20 minutes from Hillcrest, is looking for a Senior Shipping Controller. Matric minimum. • Forwarding knowledge • Exposure in negotiating rates / free days with shipping lines • Cross border knowledge • Creating procedure - innovative Minimum 3 years in road export, framing bills of entry and sea freight import experience.


Responsibility:
JOB PURPOSE: Framing bills of entry (import and export), cross border shipments and import releases. Responsibilities - primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role include, but are not limited to: Export: ? QC & prepare the necessary export documents ? Pre-clearance to all the borders ? Monitor cross pack and cross border process ? Manage and monitor storage ? Framing export road freight bills of entry - SAD declaration ? Manage and monitor electronic Road Freight Manifests (eRFMs) submissions ? Acquittal submission upon request from SARS ? RCG submissions ? Compliance report ? Speaking to suppliers and arranging permits ? Maintaining stock sheet ? System update / data integrity / Cross border documents for record keeping Import: ? QC & prepare the necessary import documents ? Framing import bills of entry - SAD declaration ? Compliance report The controller will also be involved with the import releases: • Handle import files from the point of release from customs through to completion and delivery of transport documentation (prioritize urgent shipments) (monitor ETA) • Prepare documents for state vet, port health, plant inspection and haz cargo • Contact shipping lines and obtain release charges • Draw up payment requisitions for release charges • Complete shipping line instructions • Send all necessary documentation and POP to lines for release • Complete cartage and CTO / NAVIS instructions • Vessel ETA (monitoring vessel ETA’s) • Liaising with 3rd party service providers – reporting exceptions to Manager • Update internal system / status report with any required data • Assist shipping controllers in any aspect of registration, approval of copy document, etc. as deemed necessary • Assist shipping controllers with any queries, refunds or analysis etc. as deemed necessary – sense of urgency