Freight Forwarder, Air Export, Sky Services at DSV

Main Purpose of The Role:


Communication with clients, airlines and all relevant departments. Airline reservations -bookings and rate negotiations. Completion of all export/import documents as prescribed by relevant local and international authorities.


Minimum Requirements:


Minimum of 2 years experience as export controller in air freight exports perishables
Intermediate CargoWise1 knowledge / experience
Excellent understanding of industry and related job requirements for freight forwarding.
Experience in working with airlines directly i.t.o. bookings and rates
Geographical knowledge and familiar with airline routes and capabilities


​​​​​​​Qualifications/Certification:


Matric certificate
CAT 6 Training
Part 108 Familiarisation
Health & Safety (advantageous)


​​​​​​​Computer packages


Excel / Word / Windows / Office / Outlook - Excellent knowledge
CargoWise1


Duties and Responsibilities:


Processing / issuing of all export documentation: AWB, SAD500s, Phytosanitary certificate, PPECB, COO's, etc.
Airline bookings as per rate agreements
Liaising with clients via e-mail, and telephonically
Maintaining of bookings lists
Daily tracking of shipments
Updating clients on status of shipments
Daily shipment / warehouse planning
Liaising with warehouse i.t.o. deliveries / collections
SARS acquittals


​​​​​​​Added Advantages


Strong communication and relationship building skills, both verbally and written
Ownership and self motivation, to ensure any challenge is addressed immediately and resolved as soon a possible.
Ability to work under pressure.
Positive outlook and team player
Results, quality and detail driven
Geographical knowledge and familiar with airline routes and capabilities
Strong persuasive and organisational skills
Ability to liaise effectively with clients and airlines, both telephonically and via e-mail.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends
Detail orientated and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to lead
Own transport.