Senior Import & Export Controller (67847)
Job Description
A leading client based in Durban is seeking a Senior Import & Export Controller to take full ownership of import and export execution across South Africa and the SADC region.
This is a senior, hands-on operational role responsible for managing end-to-end trade execution, ensuring shipments are delivered on time, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with customs and international trade requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end import and export shipments from booking through to final handover
- Execute FOB exports across containerised (FCL/LCL) and breakbulk cargo
- Manage vessel bookings, sailing schedules, port cut-offs and cargo readiness
- Coordinate SADC cross-border movements, including road-in-bond / RIT shipments
- Ensure compliance with SARS Customs & Excise requirements
- Manage and control customs documentation including SAD500, SAD502 and SAD505
- Oversee bonded warehouse / bond store movements, acquittals and releases
- Manage relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines, clearing agents and transporters
- Monitor operational risks including delays, rollovers, demurrage and detention exposure
- Maintain accurate records across ERP, TMS and customs systems
- Support process improvement, KPI reporting and operational efficiencies
Minimum Requirements:
- 7-10+ years' experience within import/export, logistics or freight forwarding
- Strong seafreight background (containerised exports essential; breakbulk advantageous)
- Proven experience managing FOB exports
- Hands-on customs experience including SAD500 / SAD502 / SAD505
- Experience with bonded warehouse / bond store operations
- Strong understanding of Incoterms
- Experience with CargoWise and/or ShipShape essential
- ERP exposure (SAP, Syspro or similar)
- Strong Excel and reporting capability
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Strong ownership and accountability mindset
- Commercially aware with cost control focus
- Calm and effective under pressure
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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