Airfreight Supervisor

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Job Ref

JHB000728/SDW

Date posted

Friday, June 26, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

R20,000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY

My client is looking for an Airfreight Supervisor to join their close knit team based in Airport Industria. A Dangerous Goods (DG) certification will be highly advantageous.

POSITION INFO

If you have solid airfreight forwarding experience, a strong operational background, and previous supervisory experience, this could be the opportunity for you. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day airfreight operations, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently from start to finish while maintaining exceptional customer service and operational excellence. Duties: Supervising the airfreight operations team. Managing import and export airfreight shipments from origin to destination. Ensuring all shipments comply with customer requirements and industry regulations. Liaising with airlines, customers, overseas agents and service providers. Monitoring operational performance and resolving escalations. Assisting with staff development, training and workflow management. Ensuring service levels and deadlines are consistently achieved. Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in airfreight clearing and forwarding operations. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within clearing and forwarding. Strong knowledge of import and export airfreight procedures. Good understanding of customs and airline processes. Dangerous Goods (DG) certification will be highly advantageous. ShipShape experience will be advantageous. If you have a passion for airfreight, enjoy leading a team, and are looking for your next challenge with a company that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.