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.