Are you meticulous highly organised and passionate about export documentation Do you thrive in a fast-paced fresh produce environment where accuracy and compliance are critical Were looking for a detailorientated Seafreight Coordinator to join our logistics team with a strong focus on export documentation and customer support.
About the Role
The Seafreight Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the accurate compliant and timely execution of sea export documentation for fresh produce shipments. This position is heavily documentation-focused requiring excellent attention to detail strong followup skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across origin and destination markets.
Youll be responsible for maintaining document integrity from shipment through to final delivery supporting international customers and agents and ensuring a seamless endtoend export process.
Key Performance Outputs
Seafreight Documentation (Core Focus)
Prepare check and manage all sea export documentation with a high level of accuracy
Execute and distribute final loading notifications to clients and clearing agents
Liaise closely with freight forwarders origin agents and regulatory bodies
Ensure documents meet customer market and regulatory requirements
Follow up on documentation amendments and outstanding paperwork
Ensure all documents are received saved and distributed to the correct stakeholders
Shipment & Delivery Tracking
Monitor vessel ETD ATD ETA and ATA milestones
Track containers and deliveries at destination markets
Follow up on Proof of Deliveries (PODs)
Handle delivery queries planning and system capturing
Customer & Stakeholder Communication
Communicate shipment updates allocations and delivery statuses to customers
Liaise with destination agents transporters and internal commercial teams
Respond timeously to internal customer and agent queries
System & Process Management
Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the ERP system
Assist with destination transport arrangements where required
Support additional logistics functions as needed
Requirements
Education / Qualification
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate (Matric) and a Suitable tertiary qualification
Minimum 2 years experience in the fruit export industry with a strong focus on sea freight and export documentation
Technical / Functional
Strong computer literacy (MS Excel Word PowerPoint)
Excellent email and written communication skills
Solid understanding of export procedures shipping processes and Incoterms
Experience with export systems and documentation workflows
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Behavioural / Personal Attributes
Highly organised with strong planning skills
Accountable reliable and able to work with minimal supervision
Customer-focused with a solutions-driven mindset
Calm under pressure during peak export seasons
Professional discreet and tactful in communication
Willingness to work extended hours during peak season
Why Join Us
Be part of a dynamic fresh produce export environment
A role ideal for someone who enjoys structure accuracy and documentation excellence
Exposure to international markets customers and global supply chains
Collaborative team culture with opportunities to build strong industry relationships
Required Skills:
Functional/Technical Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) Excellent Email etiquette Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in documentation Export systems knowledge Good understanding of export procedures Incoterms and shipping processes Excellent Customer Service skills Leadership/Behavioural Excellent communication skills; verbal and written. Strong sense of accountability and ownership. Excellent planning organisational skills. Building and maintaining good interpersonal relationships. Detail and results orientated with the end customer needs kept in consideration. Needs to be able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure during high volume export seasons. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Willing to work extended hours during peak season.
Required Education:
Minimum Education/Qualification/Experience: Senior certificate / grade 12 / tertiary 2 years of work experience in the fruit industry with a specific focus on sea exports and related documentation.
Are you meticulous highly organised and passionate about export documentation Do you thrive in a fast-paced fresh produce environment where accuracy and compliance are critical Were looking for a detailorientated Seafreight Coordinator to join our logistics team with a strong focus on export documen...
Are you meticulous highly organised and passionate about export documentation Do you thrive in a fast-paced fresh produce environment where accuracy and compliance are critical Were looking for a detailorientated Seafreight Coordinator to join our logistics team with a strong focus on export documentation and customer support.
About the Role
The Seafreight Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the accurate compliant and timely execution of sea export documentation for fresh produce shipments. This position is heavily documentation-focused requiring excellent attention to detail strong followup skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across origin and destination markets.
Youll be responsible for maintaining document integrity from shipment through to final delivery supporting international customers and agents and ensuring a seamless endtoend export process.
Key Performance Outputs
Seafreight Documentation (Core Focus)
Prepare check and manage all sea export documentation with a high level of accuracy
Execute and distribute final loading notifications to clients and clearing agents
Liaise closely with freight forwarders origin agents and regulatory bodies
Ensure documents meet customer market and regulatory requirements
Follow up on documentation amendments and outstanding paperwork
Ensure all documents are received saved and distributed to the correct stakeholders
Shipment & Delivery Tracking
Monitor vessel ETD ATD ETA and ATA milestones
Track containers and deliveries at destination markets
Follow up on Proof of Deliveries (PODs)
Handle delivery queries planning and system capturing
Customer & Stakeholder Communication
Communicate shipment updates allocations and delivery statuses to customers
Liaise with destination agents transporters and internal commercial teams
Respond timeously to internal customer and agent queries
System & Process Management
Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the ERP system
Assist with destination transport arrangements where required
Support additional logistics functions as needed
Requirements
Education / Qualification
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate (Matric) and a Suitable tertiary qualification
Minimum 2 years experience in the fruit export industry with a strong focus on sea freight and export documentation
Technical / Functional
Strong computer literacy (MS Excel Word PowerPoint)
Excellent email and written communication skills
Solid understanding of export procedures shipping processes and Incoterms
Experience with export systems and documentation workflows
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Behavioural / Personal Attributes
Highly organised with strong planning skills
Accountable reliable and able to work with minimal supervision
Customer-focused with a solutions-driven mindset
Calm under pressure during peak export seasons
Professional discreet and tactful in communication
Willingness to work extended hours during peak season
Why Join Us
Be part of a dynamic fresh produce export environment
A role ideal for someone who enjoys structure accuracy and documentation excellence
Exposure to international markets customers and global supply chains
Collaborative team culture with opportunities to build strong industry relationships
Required Skills:
Functional/Technical Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) Excellent Email etiquette Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in documentation Export systems knowledge Good understanding of export procedures Incoterms and shipping processes Excellent Customer Service skills Leadership/Behavioural Excellent communication skills; verbal and written. Strong sense of accountability and ownership. Excellent planning organisational skills. Building and maintaining good interpersonal relationships. Detail and results orientated with the end customer needs kept in consideration. Needs to be able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure during high volume export seasons. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Willing to work extended hours during peak season.
Required Education:
Minimum Education/Qualification/Experience: Senior certificate / grade 12 / tertiary 2 years of work experience in the fruit industry with a specific focus on sea exports and related documentation.
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