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Job Description

• We’re looking for a dynamic Airfreight Manager with strong overall airfreight management experience.
• This role is for our Durban Airfreight branch based in Dube Tradeport

Education

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 3-year freight forwarding related qualification at NQF level 6

Knowledge and experience

• 7 years’ operational airfreight experience in Freight Forwarding Industry of which 3 years were in a supervisory capacity.
• INCO Terms. Basic international trade principles
• Transport modal selection. Carrier conditions of carriage
• Commercial, transport and statutory body documents & stamps
• Product specific freight handling & movement requirements. External Business Environment
• Applicable sections of Import & Export control Act. Functional business objectives, strategies
• Company service charge. Rate structure. Geographical locations.
• Tariff calculation concepts. National currencies and international codes
• Basic customs and other statutory body cargo clearance procedure
• Freight forwarding and clearing document flow procedure
• Shipshape/relevant operating system
• Computer literacy (Ms Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) -
• Problem solving and results driven. Client centric and strong communication is a must.
• Good communication skills ( Verbal and Written)
• Financial Acumen & Administration skills. Planning, organising & time management.
• Staff coaching and mentoring. Change and Conflict management
• Assertiveness, Initiative, Proactive ,Independence, Integrity and diplomacy

Advantageous attributes

• Customer service orientation - able to handle a demanding customer environment.
• Dynamic self-starter that works independently and can handle pressure.

Overall responsibilities include 

• Manage and oversee the freight movement of airfreight cargo.
• Manage and Oversee Imports Team and Estimators
• Effect creditors disbursements and process debtors invoices
• Import sales and servicing
• Manage the Airfreight Department, Drawing, Degroup, Drivers,
• Financial Management
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.
• Ad-hoc.
   

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Job Description

• Are you a numbers-driven thinker with a passion for turning data into smart pricing strategies?
• We’re looking for a Pricing Specialist who can help us stay competitive and profitable.

Education

• Matric with Mathematical subjects
• 3-year Import or Export related qualification at NQF level 5.

Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge in the Clearing and Forwarding Industry in a controller / estimator capacity
• Experience in Air, Sea, Road and warehousing in both Import and Export required.
• INCO Terms
• Knowledge of DGR, Temp Control and High Value cargo an advantage
• Product specific freight handling & movement requirements
• Basic international trade principles
• Applicable sections of Import & Export control Act
• Geography
• Aligning in co-ordinance with Functional business objectives and strategies
• Understanding of the Rate structures applicable for Freight Forwarding
• Carrier & depot conditions of trade. Tariff calculation concepts
• National currencies and international codes
• Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel) and Shipshape an advantage
• Negotiation skills with carriers an added advantage
• Detail oriented - Accuracy and attention to details
• Problem solving skills and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (written &verbal)
• Time management – must work well under pressure

Advantageous Attributes 

• Customer service orientation - able to handle a demanding customer environment.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Dynamic self-starter that works independently and has the ability to handle pressure.
• Ability to communicate within the team and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Adaptability as this is a constantly changing environment.

Overall responsibilities include 

• Solution and strategy on client requests
• Record and reporting on sales estimates
• KPI’s
• Conversion of Estimates to Shipments
• Quality Control
• Quarterly Reports
• Communication