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Ocean Export Controller

Blue Oak Personnel
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
South Africa
🛑 Export Control & Sanctions (EAR / ITAR / OFAC)
Reference: JHB000387-BVZ-1

Ocean Freight Coordinator with experience in managing international sea shipments, serving as primary contact between shippers, shipping lines, customs team, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Focus Areas:
  • Manage end-to-end ocean export shipments.
  • Book cargo, containers and transport with shipping lines.
  • Source and negotiate competitive freight rates.
  • Prepare and manage export documentation.
  • Maintain Salesforce jobs, rates and reports.
  • Keep destination rate sheets and shipment cost/selling reports up to date.
  • Track shipments and provide client updates.
  • Liaise with shipping lines, clients and internal teams.
  • Resolve delays, routing issues, queries and cargo claims.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in freight forwarding, logistics or supply chain.
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of Incoterms, ocean freight forwarding and international shipping regulations.
  • Technical: Proficient in Salesforce, Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and data entry.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Education: Grade 12 required; a qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics will be advantageous.



Blue Oak Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency with over 16 years of experience, specializing in the Freight Forwarding and Finance industries. By applying for this vacancy your CV will be uploaded to our system and will be considered for all current vacancies. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

Package & Remuneration

R 20 000 - R 26 000