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Rhenus

Operations Controller

Cape Town, South Africa

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Role family
Finance
Seniority
Mid level
Country
ZA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
9 Oct 2026

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the posting

What You Can Expect :

Key Responsibility Areas:

Control and manage import process from receipt of pre-alert documents/shipment notification to final delivery to the

customer

Request for arrival notification from the shipping line/co-loader

Register file on CargoWise once arrival notification is received from the shipping line/co-loader

Ensure that all commercial documentation received tallies and is correct for customs clearance purposes

Complete document checklist

Submit documents to customs entry department

Obtain extended releases on Plant/Port Health/State Vet detentions.

Prepare shipping line release/ Obtain DRO from co-loaders.

Ensure that NAVIS is updated 72 hours prior to vessel arrival

Account for profit/loss on shipment

Liaise with client services representative/customer on a daily basis – advising client services

representative/customer of delivery and shipment status

Receive orders from client services representative/customer – requesting original documents/clearing instructions

Update delivery dashboard on CargoWise - daily by 10H00

Monitor delivery with transporter and liaise with client service representative/customer

Ensure that containers are uplifted and turned in within the prescribed times

Ensure all 3rd party invoices are received, reconciled and sent to head office for payment within transactional

periods

What You Bring:

Knowledge & Experience:

Matric or senior certification equivalent

A tertiary qualification would be an advantage

A high calibre, ambitious individual with ocean imports skills ranging from indent to customs clearance arrangement

up to delivery

3 – 5 Years Ocean Freight experience

Skills & Attributes:

Ability to inspire and motivate employees to achieve goals

A high calibre, ambitious individual with ocean imports skills ranging from indent to customs clearance arrangement

up to delivery

Three to five years hands-on experience is required with advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive

under pressure

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Original posting on Rhenus's site ↗

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