About the position
Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about logistics? We are seeking an experienced Administration & Planning Coordinator to join a dynamic logistics team in Durban Central. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to play a key part in coordinating shipment documentation, planning cargo movements, and ensuring seamless communication across departments.
Responsibilities:
- Shipment documentation management and accurate record-keeping
- Planning loads in line with packing lists and customer requirements
- Coordinating daily logistics activities and attending planning meetings
- Liaising with shipping lines, transporters, warehouses, and clients
- Tracking containers, vessels, trucks, and cargo movements
- Monitoring ETA/ETD schedules and providing timely updates
- Overseeing loading, unloading, storage, and direct deliveries
- Assisting with container bookings and transport planning
- Delivering excellent customer service and administrative support
Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric); qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Administration advantageous
- Previous experience in logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, or administration
- Strong knowledge of import/export documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure, independently, and as part of a team
Desired Skills:
- Sharepoint
- Shipment documentation
- Planning loads
- Tracking containers
- Container bookings
- Import and Export documentation
- Administrative support
- Transport planning
Desired Qualification Level:
