Shipping and Logistics Clerk

About the role

The Shipping and Logistics Clerk will support the movement of goods into and out of South Africa, ensuring smooth coordination with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal teams. This full‑time position is based in Roodepoort and focuses on import documentation, shipment tracking and cost verification.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with freight forwarders for shipment scheduling and delivery planning.
• Manage import documentation and oversee customs clearance processes.
• Track shipments, monitor ETA updates and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Verify freight charges, calculate shipment costing and allocate expenses.
• Process purchase orders, supplier confirmations and invoice verification.

Required profile

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in shipping, imports, logistics or a similar environment.
• Proven ability to work with foreign suppliers and freight forwarding agents.
• Experience handling import documentation and customs clearance procedures.
• Strong customer service and supplier liaison skills.

Required skills

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• SAP (ERP system)
• Qwix (Warehouse Management System)
• Shipment tracking software