ASSISTANT IMPORT CONTROLLER SEAFREIGHT (TEMPORARY) IN SOUTH AFRICA

Job Position: Assistant Import Controller - Seafreight (Temporary) Ref: - Nicky Nienaber Location: Port Elizabeth Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualification Qualifications / Requirements: •    Matric Certificate essential •    Tertiary education would be advantageous •    Industry related training i.e. Customs / Sea Import courses, etc •    Extensive all round knowledge of Seafreight imports with at least 2 years in a similar environment •    Well-developed negotiation and people skills •    Well-developed presentation skills •    Expert written and verbal communications skills •    Highly developed computer skills are essential •    Ability to liaise and negotiate at all levels within an organisation •    Good understanding of MIDP/APDP, Customs modernisation and implications •    A systematic, logical, analytical approach to problem solving and decision making which is complimented by high energy levels •    Good organisational skills •    Well groomed and presented in a professional manner •    A valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s Key Performance Areas: •    Manage Sea Import shipments in line with company processes, including all abnormal requirements •    Liaise with transporters for collection of cargo from container depots on cargo that is unpacked and ready for collection from depots and subsequent delivery to clients •    Final check on file prior to filing and closing of file on operating system •    Ensure proactive communication with all parties, including tracking and tracing of shipments •    Ensure weekly updates of reports for controllers •    Update POD’s on operating system •    Working with Sea Import teams •    Work with sea import teams and commit to growing the service offering to the market •    Identify any issues and elevate to management for resolution •    Strategize with the team to look for growth opportunities •    Ensure that company performs in line with the clients’ expectations where realistic •    Ensure proactive, value add communications to our clients at all times •    Ensure operational effectiveness, efficiency and quality control at all times •    Continuously review the operational process guidelines (ISO ) and update procedures as required in line with continual improvement •    Ensure full adherence to the prescribed legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures within the team •    Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for clients are in place and update as required •    Identify potential risk areas and implement mitigation strategies, to ensure that neither delays nor penalties incurred •    Cooperate with other departments and third parties to ensure operational effectiveness at all times •    Ensure the prompt resolution of client and recon queries and acquittals to prevent write offs •    Ensure commitment to Occupational Health and Safety policies •    Retain and obtain extension business through exceptional service delivery and relationship building •    Ensure regular visits to clients where appropriate and ensure we continuously add value •    Maintain strong relationships with Client, Customs, Forwarders and Service Providers (internal and external) where applicable •    Investigate opportunities for additional value added products and processes specific to client needs •    Comply with and improve internal systems and processes to ensure compliance to legislation and meeting client expectations and company standards •    Support the team in the take on of a new client •    Assist team members as necessary to maintain service levels at all times •    Adhere to the values of the organisation at all times •    Ensure accurate upload of information on operating system Reply to this ad with your CV or request our email address! Please also send us a recent, colour, head and shoulders photograph of yourself.   Visit our website on www.onlinepersonnel.co.za for any other suitable vacancies, or find us on Facebook!