Logistics and Planning Coordinator (imports)

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000463/Quant

Date posted:

Friday, May 29, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R20000

SUMMARY:
Commercial Cold Store | Imports | PPECB | State Vet | Scheduling

A leading commercial cold store operation is seeking a highly organised Logistics & Planning Coordinator to manage imports. This will include vessel and container tracking, schedule planning, and regulatory coordination within our cold storage facility.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Update Transnet shipping schedules and monitor vessel activity
Track containers from origin through arrival, port release, and cold store intake
Coordinate internal cold store receiving, storage, and dispatch planning
Projected forecasting of incoming containers
Liaise with State Vet for inspections, permits, and release procedures
Check and validate import documentation
Communicate with shipping lines, clearing agents, State Vet & internal teams

Requirements

Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics (advantage)
Experience working inside a commercial cold store operation
Understanding of State Vet procedures (advantage)
Experience in logistics, shipping, imports, or clearing & forwarding
Strong Excel, planning, and communication skills
High attention to detail & ability to work with time-sensitive schedules
Must be available to work Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdays

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