Freight Controller (Sea, Road and Inland)

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HR Matters

Job Ref:

DBN001096/N

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

This role handles port-related movements alongside domestic point-to-point inland logistics (factory-to-warehouse, warehouse-to-client), managing the end-to-end communication loop from collection to final delivery.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Multimodal & Inland Coordination: Plan and execute sea and road cargo movements, managing port imports/exports alongside domestic point-to-point inland transport networks (not destined for the port).
Transnet Navis Management: Execute container bookings, submit Pre-Advises, monitor stack openings, and secure truck slots directly in the Transnet Navis system.
Collection & Delivery Liaison: Act as the central communication hub between collection points, warehouses, and final delivery destinations. Proactively calculate and communicate accurate Estimated Times of Arrival (ETAs) to all stakeholders.
Driver & Transporter Communication: Maintain continuous, clear communication with truck drivers and freight owner companies to monitor transit progress, address breakdowns, and mitigate delays.
Financial Reconciliation: Perform rigorous administrative close-outs by cross-referencing and reconciling transport invoices against original Purchase Orders (POs) and Proofs of Delivery (PODs) to eliminate billing discrepancies.
Documentation & Compliance: Process bills of lading, road transport permits, customs documentation, and delivery notes while ensuring strict adherence to Incoterms 2020.
Cost & Demurrage Control: Monitor container free days via Navis and track inland turnaround times to actively minimize port storage, shipping line demurrage, and vehicle standing hours.
Commercial Growth: Identify revenue opportunities within existing accounts by cross-selling additional inland or sea routes, and gradually assist in pitching our logistics capabilities to new corporate clients.

Key Requirements

Experience: 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience in road freight (inland and cross-border) and sea freight forwarding.
System Proficiency: Demonstrated, hands-on proficiency in the Transnet Navis system (N4/Web portals) and cargo management software (e.g., CargoWise, ShipShape).
Core Competencies: Exceptional phone and written communication skills for driver and client management. Strong numerical aptitude for financial document reconciliation (POs, PODs, invoices).
Education: Diploma or Certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Road Transport.

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