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Logistics Coordinator
(Logistics Coordinato)
Overview
Reference
Logistics Coordinato
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- Cape Winelands District -- Stellenbosch
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
14 May 2025
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator with a minimum of two years’ experience in freight forwarding or logistics to oversee day-to-day export operations and ensure seamless shipment processing.
Responsibilities
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Attend client and operations planning meetings to align on shipment requirements
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Provide customers with shipping options, routes, stack dates, ETDs and ETAs
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Prepare and issue accurate quotations and rate confirmations, liaising with the commercial team for ad hoc rates
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Create and distribute Q67 documents to PPECB, shipping lines, pack stores, customers, and intermodal teams
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Capture and verify booking confirmations, freight contracts and operational data (container numbers, product details, temperature settings) in the LCL system
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Coordinate with intermodal and shipping line partners on amendments, equipment or depot issues
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Obtain and share packing lists, commercial invoices and other supporting documents with the documentation controller
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Manage deadlines and communicate incidental charges to customers, securing written acceptance
Key Skills
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Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
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Effective verbal and written communication to manage internal and external stakeholders
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Ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
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Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel
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Fast learner with the ability to adopt new systems and processes quickly
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Flexibility for after-hours support when required
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Minimum of 2 years’ export-focused freight forwarding or logistics coordination experience
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and support a team across multiple functions
Qualifications
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Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent (essential)
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Diploma in Shipping, Clearing & Freight Forwarding, Logistics Management or related field (preferred)
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