Senior Import & Export Controller

Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract type: Full time

A leading client based in Durban is seeking a Senior Import & Export Controller to take full ownership of import and export execution across South Africa and the SADC region.

This is a senior, hands-on operational role responsible for managing end-to-end trade execution, ensuring shipments are delivered on time, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with customs and international trade requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end import and export shipments from booking through to final handover
  • Execute FOB exports across containerised (FCL/LCL) and breakbulk cargo
  • Manage vessel bookings, sailing schedules, port cut-offs and cargo readiness
  • Coordinate SADC cross-border movements, including road-in-bond / RIT shipments
  • Ensure compliance with SARS Customs & Excise requirements
  • Manage and control customs documentation including SAD500, SAD502 and SAD505
  • Oversee bonded warehouse / bond store movements, acquittals and releases
  • Manage relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines, clearing agents and transporters
  • Monitor operational risks including delays, rollovers, demurrage and detention exposure
  • Maintain accurate records across ERP, TMS and customs systems
  • Support process improvement, KPI reporting and operational efficiencies

Minimum Requirements

  • 7-10+ years' experience within import/export, logistics or freight forwarding
  • Strong seafreight background (containerised exports essential; breakbulk advantageous)
  • Proven experience managing FOB exports
  • Hands-on customs experience including SAD500 / SAD502 / SAD505
  • Experience with bonded warehouse / bond store operations
  • Strong understanding of Incoterms
  • Experience with CargoWise and/or ShipShape essential
  • ERP exposure (SAP, Syspro or similar)
  • Strong Excel and reporting capability

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Strong ownership and accountability mindset
  • Commercially aware with cost control focus
  • Calm and effective under pressure
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

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