IMPORT FREIGHT CLERK - TEMP CONTRACT

Duties & Responsibilities

ADMINISTRATION & PROCESS EFFICIENCIES

• Assist with invoicing/releasing as time permits

• Complete understanding of the MSC Landside Tariff and the application of charges

• Rotational after-hours help line duties

• Invoicing manifested and landside charges in terms of the MSC

• Landside Tariff; Recovering 3rd party charges as applicable timeously

• Detailed checking that charges applied are correct and applicable and confirm that payment has been received in full prior to release of consignment

• Handle all email and telephone queries which may arise

• Comply with all statutory requirements;

• Detailed checking of release documentation presented prior to release of consignment

• Ensure that all indemnities, as required by MSC, are present prior to release of consignment

• Accepting documentation for other branch releases and forwarding them onto the responsible branch

• Liaise with clients should any document or payment not be correct and received in full;

• Process and Control of any BOE stops received from SARS

• Monitoring movements to the depots and pend consignment until final release has been secured

• Control and Monitor Tailboard examinations in the Port and ensure that all charges are accounted for

• Follow-up with load port should there be a discrepancy from client’s perspective on bill of lading details or type of bill issued by load port;

• Upon request from client, advising the eta of vessels

• Upon request from client, advising the eta of vessels

• Upon request from client, advising the status of container.

• Process any Manifest Correctors and Invoice adjustments should it be required

• Be familiar with TPT’s “Navis” application and process any necessary updates/amendments and necessary charges recovered

• Liaise closely with Carrier Haulage regarding cartage rates and deliveries

• Assisting with other functions and/or in other departments from time to time the need arise.

• Handling Import/Accounts related queries

• Attend to all obligations assigned by the close of business on the same day as receipt

• Check turns in report for MTY turn ins for invoicing

• Process and control any stops received from either South African police, South African Revenue Services and NRCS advising consignee/clearing agent of same.

• Control of any UAC shipments

• Overstay Monitoring

• ILIM report management / Check report for MTY turn in’s for invoicing

• Terminal pre-billing checks

• Monitoring and clearing open charges report

• Vessel manifest approvals

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Education & Qualifications

• Minimum Matric / Grade 12

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role

• Proven track record of achieving specific targets or KPIs]

• Prior experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel/work Overtime /weekends (if required)