Import Freight Clerk at Mediterranean Shipping Company Pty LTD

About the position

Purpose of the Role: To ensure that all import shipments are released timeously on respective vessels which must be checked for accuracy and processed within the required deadlines.

• Updating ETA's for vessels.
• Distribution of shipped on board details to all clients and clearing agents.
• Ensuring all information relating to a particular vessel are recorded and kept in that vessel's file.
• Tracking of containers.
• Generating and printing of CTOs.
• Updating of manifest correctors, telex releases and elsewhere payments.
• Submitting of all the necessary documentations to the port and customs to avoid penalties e.g. discharge lists, manifest, bill to container, container to bill, manifest, cover sheet and acquittals.
• Assisting operations department with container numbers and figures that must be discharged.
• Monitor change of destination containers.
• Sending container lists daily to all carrier haulage customers which covers full timeline of each container.
• After hours duties when required.
• Handling import / account related queries.
• Assisting Debtors department in querying invoices that has not been settled.
• Generating invoices and credit notes.

Minimum Requirements

2-3 years of experience in an Import Freight, in a Shipping environment, mandatory

Desired Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Planning & Organising

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric