Senior Import Controller

Recruiter:

Future Careers

Job Ref:

ROH

Date posted:

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R50K CTC

SUMMARY:
Future Careers is seeking an experienced Senior Import Controller for a leading global logistics provider based in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:

This role is ideal for a seasoned seafreight professional with 5-7 years’ recent import controlling experience within the clearing and forwarding industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end import process, coordinating international freight movements, ensuring compliance, maintaining accurate shipment documentation, and delivering a high standard of customer service in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Duties:

Manage the end-to-end import process for seafreight shipments
Coordinate forwarding, clearing, and transport of import cargo
Liaise with shipping lines, agents, transporters, and internal teams
Handle invoicing and full administration of shipment files
Arrange insurance cover and manage claims where required
Ensure compliance with customs, regulatory, and quality management requirements
Maintain accurate shipment data and documentation
Provide guidance and support to Import Controllers and Learners
Deliver high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
Attend to ad hoc operational duties as required

Education & Experience:

Matric (Grade 12)
Relevant freight forwarding or logistics qualification (NQF Level 4 or 5, or equivalent)
5-7 years’ recent import controlling experience within the clearing and forwarding industry
Proven end-to-end seafreight import process experience
Strong knowledge of international freight movements and import documentation
Sound working knowledge of ShipShape (advantageous)
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven logistics environment
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and customer service skills
High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure

Please forward your CV to

Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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