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
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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.
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INCO Terms. Basic international trade principles
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Transport modal selection. Carrier conditions of carriage
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Commercial, transport and statutory body documents & stamps
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Product specific freight handling & movement requirements. External Business Environment
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Applicable sections of Import & Export control Act. Functional business objectives, strategies
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Company service charge. Rate structure. Geographical locations.
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Tariff calculation concepts. National currencies and international codes
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Basic customs and other statutory body cargo clearance procedure
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Freight forwarding and clearing document flow procedure
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Shipshape/relevant operating system
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Computer literacy (Ms Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) -
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Problem solving and results driven. Client centric and strong communication is a must.
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Good communication skills ( Verbal and Written)
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Financial Acumen & Administration skills. Planning, organising & time management.
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Staff coaching and mentoring. Change and Conflict management
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Assertiveness, Initiative, Proactive ,Independence, Integrity and diplomacy
Advantageous attributes
- Customer service orientation - able to handle a demanding customer environment.
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Dynamic self-starter that works independently and can handle pressure.
Overall responsibilities include
- Manage and oversee the freight movement of airfreight cargo.
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Manage and Oversee Imports Team and Estimators
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Effect creditors disbursements and process debtors invoices
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Import sales and servicing
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Manage the Airfreight Department, Drawing, Degroup, Drivers,
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Financial Management
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Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.
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Ad-hoc.
