Junior Multimodal Freight Controller – Durban & Senior – Johannesburg

About the role

Hominum Management Solutions is recruiting for two full‑time freight controller positions in South Africa: a Junior Multimodal Freight Controller based in Durban (R18,000–R25,000 per month) and a Senior Freight Controller in Johannesburg (R40,000–R55,000 per month). Both roles involve coordinating import and export shipments across multiple transport modes within a dynamic freight forwarding environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor multimodal import and export shipments.
• Prepare and check shipment documentation.
• Liaise with clients, transport providers and clearing agents.
• Track shipments and provide progress updates.
• Coordinate clearance and delivery arrangements.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and resolve day‑to‑day operational queries.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of freight forwarding experience, including learner or assistant controller roles.
• Demonstrated multimodal freight handling for both imports and exports.
• Strong attention to detail, communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage routine shipments within a small team (junior) and, for senior role, proven operational leadership and client communication.