ESTIMATES CLERK

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric
• 1 year Import or Export related qualification at NQF level 3 and 4.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have specialist knowledge of freight forwarding and clearing documents, procedures and practices gained through at least 5 years related experience in a shipment controlling capacity.
• Must have experience on Road Freight Pricing and Cross Trade experience.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing principles.
• Have a good knowledge of international trade principles.
• Have knowledge of the local trading market, inco terms.
• Have understanding of tariff calculation concepts.

ADVANTAGEOUS ATTRIBUTES:

• Customer service orientation – Able to handle a demanding customer and sales environment.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work independently and handle pressure.
• Dynamic self-starter that doesn’t need to be told what to do and how to do it.
• Can communicate within the team and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Adaptable as this is a constantly changing environment.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan freight movement.
• Cost freight movement, prepare estimates for both new, current business for sales, servicing and

Sea freight Import and Exports.

• Process administration related to the shipment file.
• Record and reporting on sales estimates.
• Negotiate third party rates and keep CRM updated.
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.