Shipping Document Controller

Recruiter:

Hr Xchange

Job Ref:

ID-152

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related Salary

SUMMARY:
Opportunity for an experienced Shipping Document Controller to manage import and export documentation, letters of credit and shipment tracking for African destinations within a logistics environment.

POSITION INFO:
Salary: Market related Location: Bryanston Employment type: Fixed-term contract Contract duration: 12 months Working arrangement: On-site Our client is seeking an experienced Shipping Document Controller to manage import and export documentation for shipments to African destinations. The role involves preparing and checking shipping documents, tracking containers and coordinating with factories, banks and clients to ensure documentation is accurate and available on time. Responsibilities Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists and documentation for letters of credit. Ensure bills of lading and other shipping documents are issued correctly. Track containers and shipping documents, and maintain shipment status reports. Confirm and amend shipping documentation with factories. Follow up daily with factories to ensure original documents are issued on time. Send original shipping documents to clients in time for clearance at destination. Coordinate with billing teams, regional offices, factories, banks and clients to meet documentation requirements. Maintain supply chain documents in accordance with quality requirements. Report documentation and shipment issues to management. Requirements Matric certificate. A diploma or degree in logistics would be advantageous. At least three years' logistics experience, including experience working in an office environment. Cross-trade knowledge and experience. Knowledge of export documentation requirements and compliance inspection documents, including COC, SONCAP and ECTN. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook. Experience using logistics systems, including NERP. Strong document administration, organisation and time-management skills, with meticulous attention to accuracy. Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

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