Operations Controller

Recruiter:

Switch Recruit

Job Ref:

JHB000570/SB

Date posted:

Monday, January 19, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established player within the freight forwarding and logistics sector, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Controller to join their Control Tower team in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in freight forwarding who thrives in a fast-paced, administrative and coordination-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Accept and process customer sales orders.
Generate and manage container utilisation, including amendments.
Consolidate final market orders on Sage.
Prepare and generate PFIs.
Conduct quality checks on samples upon receipt.
Perform bin transfers.
Compile and coordinate full shipping documentation packs.
Track shipping documents through to final delivery.
Generate export requests and facilitate container dispatch and stacking at port.

Requirements:

Matric / Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
High level of computer literacy.
Minimum 1 year experience in Freight Forwarding.
Ocean Freight Imports and Exports knowledge.
QC client cargo in warehouse - Advantageous.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and numeracy skills.
Excellent time management and organisational ability.
High attention to detail and accuracy.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take the next step in your logistics career, we encourage you to apply.

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