Export Administrator

SUMMARY:
Our client, is a company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of sustainable building systems through innovative technology and design.  Our client aims to create contemporary off-grid modular homes with a zero-energy, zero-carbon, and zero-waste building model for health and sustainable living.
 
Position Overview: Export Administrator
We are seeking a talented and passionate Export Administrator to join our clients team in Pretoria and help them turn their vision into a reality. An Export Administrator plays a vital role in managing the domestic and international trade and export of architectural services, designs, and products. Their duties typically span logistics, regulatory compliance, communication, and documentation management.

Pretoria | Permanent | On-site | Salary negotiable 

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and manage all export-related documents, such as export licenses, contracts, and shipping documents (e.g., invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin).
• Ensure that all export activities comply with local and international regulations, such as import/export restrictions, tariffs, and duties, especially when dealing with sensitive or protected designs and intellectual property.
• Collaborate with legal experts to ensure that contracts and terms comply with international trade laws and any specific export requirements for architectural projects.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping companies, or couriers to organize the transportation of architectural plans, models, materials, or construction products abroad.
• Keep track of the status of shipments, handle any delays, and ensure timely delivery to international clients or project site.
• Ensure that any physical shipments (e.g., materials, physical models, mock-ups) are properly packaged according to international shipping standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for international clients and collaborators, ensuring smooth communication regarding product delivery, service timelines, and any requirements for architectural products or services being exported.
• Work closely with the project management team to understand delivery timelines and requirements, ensuring the export process aligns with overall project schedules.
• Manage invoicing for export transactions, ensuring that payments are made promptly and in compliance with international financial regulations (e.g., exchange rates, taxes, payment terms).
• Collaborate with architects and designers to ensure that any designs, blueprints, or construction documents being sent abroad meet the export standards or requirements for foreign markets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field (Advantageous)
• Experience working in sustainable building design, Construction, Real-estate or Architecture.
• Solid understanding of building systems, materials, and construction processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship