About the position
We’re looking for an experienced and organized Administrative Specialist – Quotes & Estimates (Air & Sea) to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in preparing accurate and competitive pricing solutions across air, sea, and road freight services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
? Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- A B.Com degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management is advantageous
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Fluent in English – both verbal and written
- Minimum 3 years experience in freight forwarding operations (air, ocean, and road)
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms
- Prior experience with CargoWise1 (CW1) is essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Familiarity with MS Dynamics is beneficial
? Preferred Competencies
- Solid understanding of international freight forwarding
- Experience in a multicultural, multinational environment
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent time management and punctuality
- Team-oriented and collaborative approach
- Ability to work methodically under pressure
- Sound knowledge of global freight processes and service providers
? Key Responsibilities
- Prepare competitive pricing for RFPs, client ad-hoc quotations, RFQs, and other quoting tasks (excluding tenders)
- Ensure consistency and accuracy using internal tools within agreed KPIs
- Develop client-specific pricing solutions where required
- Follow detailed pricing processes and SOPs
- Strategize pricing based on market intelligence and trends
- Manage both internal and external customer expectations
- Collaborate closely with Sales, CRM, Revenue Management, and other Pricing Teams
- Provide data-driven insights to support commercial decisions
- Quality-check estimates before submission (especially for tender-related work)
- Promote team collaboration and maintain a high-performance culture
- Be available to work extended hours based on operational needs
Desired Skills:
- RFPs
- RFQs
- Pricing
- Revanue Management
- CRM
- Freight
- Cargo
