Clearing & Forwarding Agent

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an experienced Clearing & Forwarding Agent, recruited by Kontak Recruitment for a freight forwarding company. The position involves coordinating import and export shipments and requires a comprehensive understanding of the entire cargo movement process, from international shipping and customs clearance to road freight and final delivery. The Agent will need knowledge across sea, air, and road freight, alongside practical experience in managing documentation, service providers, and meeting shipment deadlines. The role offers exposure to diverse freight movements and full responsibility for coordinating shipments from start to finish. **What you will do** * Coordinate sea, air and road freight shipments from booking through to final delivery. * Prepare, check and process import, export and customs documentation. * Check commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of entry, certificates and supporting documents for accuracy. * Liaise with SARS Customs and relevant authorities regarding clearances, inspections, queries and cargo releases. * Follow up on customs stops, outstanding documents and clearance delays. * Obtain and compare freight, clearing and transport quotations. * Arrange cargo collections, transport, delivery instructions and final deliveries. * Liaise with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents, transporters, warehouses and depots. * Track shipment progress, arrival dates, departure dates and delivery schedules. * Keep clients informed of shipment status, documentation requirements and potential delays. * Resolve documentation discrepancies, transport problems and delivery issues. * Check supplier invoices against quotations and services provided. * Monitor freight, duties, VAT, storage and transport costs, and flag unexpected charges. * Maintain accurate shipment records, costing information and filing systems. * Identify potential delays early and follow up to prevent unnecessary costs. * Provide reasonable assistance with urgent shipments outside normal working hours when required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent. * A qualification in Clearing & Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain or Customs would be advantageous. * Previous experience within a clearing and freight forwarding environment. * Working knowledge of sea, air and road freight, including how these connect throughout the shipment process. * Knowledge of South African import and export procedures, customs documentation and clearance processes. * Understanding of tariff classification, customs duties, VAT and shipment-related costs. * Experience coordinating with shipping lines, transporters, overseas agents, warehouses and depots. * Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and shipment administration systems. * Strong organisational skills, accurate administration and clear client communication. * Ability to manage multiple shipments, resolve problems and meet deadlines. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced Clearing & Forwarding Agent with a comprehensive understanding of cargo movement across international shipping, customs clearance, road freight, and final delivery. Applicants should possess knowledge across sea, air, and road freight, coupled with practical experience in managing documentation, service providers, and shipment deadlines. The role requires previous experience within a clearing and freight forwarding environment, knowledge of South African import/export procedures, customs documentation, clearance processes, tariff classification, customs duties, VAT, and shipment-related costs. The candidate must be computer literate, including Microsoft Office and shipment administration systems, and demonstrate strong organisational skills, accurate administration, clear client communication, and the ability to manage multiple shipments, resolve problems, and meet deadlines. A qualification in Clearing & Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Customs is considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/clearing-forwarding-agent-kontak-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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