Cross Border Assistant

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
Position:            Cross Border Assistant
Industry:           Distribution, Warehousing, and Freight
Location:          Spartan, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Salary:              Market Related 
Benefits:           Provident Fund, Medical Aid (salary sacrifice), Discretionary Performance Bonus


Minimum job requirements:

• Grade 12 with mathematics (a Diploma in Transport will be advantageous)
• Valid driver's license (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.

• Conduct 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 - cross border 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.
• Debtors follow ups with clients.
• All forms of marketing to help generate new business for the branch.
• Operational assistance.
• Route planning.
• Handling of corporate accounts.