Administrative & Logistics Assistant

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Since 1994 our client specializes in the marketing of agricultural products and has grown into one of the top agricultural trading companies in Southern Africa. They strive to add value through excellent service, specialized knowledge of the market and innovative risk management, thereby optimizing the wealth of their clients. They believe in applying traditional values such as honesty, reliability, respect and loyalty and in maintaining a high ethical standard.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with transporters and clients.
• Keeping clients informed regarding the status of cargo.
• Follow-up with trucks to determine ETA.
• Communication with suppliers and loading points.
• Handle everyday logistical challenges.
• Weekly planning of truck movements and delivery.
• Updating system from loaded to delivered.
• Sending of load cons.
• Daily admin functions.
• Adding new transporters and updating insurance.
• Invoicing
• 6-month Reconciliations.
• Opening and sending of contracts and collection of signed contracts.
• Collecting POD's.
• Supplier payments.
• Loading of transport invoices.

Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 2 -3 years of experience in a logistics role.
• Matric qualification.
• A degree will be beneficial.

Competencies:

• Analytical.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Fully bilingual with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently.

Remuneration:

• Industry-related basic salary dependent on experience.
• Company pension fund contribution.

Please only apply if you meet all the requirements for this position. You can apply online by clicking the "Apply Here" button or send your CV to Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.