Senior Controller

Job Purpose

We are currently looking for a confident, creative and innovative all-rounder to join the operational team in the Cape Town.

The incumbent to have strong knowledge in Exports, Oil and Gas and Marine / Ship Spares as well as Import Clearing and Forwarding.

This individual needs to have a good understanding in all operational disciplines within the Clearing and Forwarding environment (Imports / Exports / Crosstrades / Customs / Bonded Cargo, Etc.)

Qualifications & Experience

• Matriculation certification

• Must be in possession of a valid and endorsed Code 08 driver’s license

• Completed relevant freight and logistics courses

• A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience within the Oil and Gas / Project / Marine sector of the market at Controller level

• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience within the Clearing and Forwarding Industry at Controller level

Key Responsibilities

• Maximize customer satisfaction through co-operation with allied disciplines (Entries, Finance, etc.) and third parties (SACD, Customs, Air Lines, Transporters etc.)

• Identify and take the appropriate mitigating steps to limit all risk issues

• Continual evaluation on cost savings and process improvement

• To support the Business Unit Manager and Supervisor in the implement and maintain relevant ISO and operational procedures when required

• Ensure full adherence to the prescribed policies and procedures within the Division

• Transport arrangements; arrange pickup / deliveries, packing when instructed by Client

• Prepare, print and collate applicable Shipping documents

• Arrange for all required examinations when required

• Service Delivery; adhere to and comply with service agreement and utilise all necessary resources available to ensure the best service

• Solving operational problems with Clients and Suppliers