Junior Shipping Controller

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

4RV37655

Date posted:

Monday, March 30, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Responsible for the seamless flow of finished goods and raw materials by managing loading schedules and international inventory.

POSITION INFO:

- Junior Shipping Controller
  
  Responsible for the seamless flow of finished goods and raw materials by managing loading schedules and international inventory.
  
  Bellville, Cape Town. Salary: R20,000 to R25,000.
  
  About Our Client
  
  The company manages the flow of finished goods and raw materials across domestic and international locations. Its operations involve production, sales, and coordination with global clients and international warehouses.
  
  The Role: Junior Shipping Controller
  
  The Junior Shipping Controller exists to serve as a vital link between production, sales, and global clients. The role focuses on negotiating courier rates, managing loading schedules, and overseeing inventory across international warehouses to ensure efficient logistics operations.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  Utilize 2 or more years of dedicated shipping experience to manage logistics operations.
  
  Determine picking lists based on demand and oversee the loading of containers and container seals.
  
  Manage stock volumes, movements, reservations, and replenishment in international warehouses.
  
  Book trucks for intercompany transfers and source new transport companies while negotiating competitive rates.
  
  Handle reworks documentation and prepare necessary import files while capturing pallets in Syspro.
  
  Prepare commercial invoices and handle SAISI concessions while coordinating ETAs and customs delays with clients.
  
  Liaise with the Warehouse Controller and monitor allocated forklift drivers.
  
  About You
  
  2+ years of dedicated shipping experience.
  
  BCom or Diploma in Supply Chain / Logistics.
  
  Proficiency in Syspro and Excel for inventory reporting and stock booking.
  
  Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.
  
  Strong negotiation skills for transporter rates.
  
  Ability to manage complex documentation for export agents.

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