Cross Border Assistant

About the position

Cross Border Assistant required for well-established Furniture Relocation and Transport Company for a Branch located in Gauteng.

Must be a self-motivated individual who operates well under pressure and is willing to get things done.

Minimum job requirements:

• Grade 12 with mathematics (Diploma in Transport will be advantageous)
• Valid driver's licence (minimum code 8)
• Strong communicator
• Previous Operations, Sales and Customer service experience
• Ship-Shape Software experience will be advantageous
• A geographical background and an understanding of relocations within the region
• Understanding of cross border transport documents and clearance procedure
• Computer literacy on Google web based applications, Excel and Word
• Deadline driven with ability to carefully assess and streamline processes
• Must be able to handle pressure and be willing to work extended hours.

Key Functions:

• Carry out onsite survey visits and quotes for removal of household and commercial goods
• One on one meetings with clients and provide assistance where necessary
• Export and Import documents - crossborder related - working closely with clearing agents to ensure smooth clearing of goods at the borders
• Check border documentation and POD's when drivers return and ensure timeously submission of POD's
• Invoicing and submission of sales batches timeously
• Debtor follow ups with clients
• All forms of marketing to help generate new business for the branch
• Operational assistance
• Route planning
• Handling of corporate accounts

Must be available immediately.

If you have not heard from us in 7 days your application was not succesfull.

Desired Skills:

• Debtors
• Imports
• Exports
• Crossborder
• Marketing
• Computer Literacy

Desired Work Experience:

• 1 to 2 years Road Freight

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree