Shipping Assistant Administrator
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
An established manufacturing business is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Shipping Assistant Administrator to support its shipping and logistics operations.
This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment coordinating multiple activities and ensuring that shipping documentation and processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Procure raw materials and stock from local and international suppliers.
- Process import and export documentation accurately and timeously.
- Liaise with local and international service providers suppliers freight forwarders and banks.
- Arrange customs and excise documentation where required.
- Manage shipping documentation and monitor deliveries.
- Maintain accurate shipping and purchasing records.
- Coordinate logistics activities to ensure on-time delivery.
- Provide administrative support to the procurement and logistics functions.
- Assist with supplier communication and follow up on outstanding orders.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant import/export regulations.
- Grade 12 (Matric) including Mathematics (No Maths Lit).
- 23 years experience in a Shipping Administration or Logistics Administration role.
- Strong knowledge of import and export documentation and shipping processes.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with ERP systems would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level or above.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and service providers.
- Professional and proactive approach.
- Team player with a customer-focused mindset.
If you have experience in shipping administration import/export coordination and procurement support and youre looking to join a stable and growing manufacturing environment wed like to hear from you. Should you not be contacted within two weeks please take your application as unsuccessful.