{"id":35285,"date":"2026-05-06T10:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/exports-imports-controller-durban\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:03:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:03:06","slug":"exports-imports-controller-durban","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/exports-imports-controller-durban\/","title":{"rendered":"Exports &amp; Imports Controller (Durban)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\tWe&#8217;re looking for a sharp, organised and detail-obsessed Exports &amp; Imports Controller to join our Supply Chain team. You&#8217;ll be the person who makes sure international distributors receive their orders on time and in full \u2014 and that every inbound shipment we rely on arrives when we need it.<br \/>\n\tIt&#8217;s a role that sits at the intersection of planning, logistics, compliance and customer service, with plenty of scope to make it your own.<br \/>\n\tIf you love solving puzzles, thrive on deadlines, and take pride in getting documents right the first time \u2014 this is your seat.<\/p>\n<p>What You&#8217;ll Do<\/p>\n<p>\tReview and balance international distributor orders to maximise container utilisation and keep export costs in check.<br \/>\n\tWork hand-in-hand with our Demand Planner and Business Development Specialists to confirm production dates and lock in order details.<br \/>\n\tOwn the full export documentation pack \u2014 Commercial Invoices, Certificates of Origin, Health Certificates, Fumigation Certificates and Food Safety confirmations.<br \/>\n\tSecure Import Permits from distributors and make sure every shipment complies with destination country requirements.<br \/>\n\tNegotiate and confirm shipping costs, payment terms and schedules with Freight Forwarders.<br \/>\n\tKeep distributors informed \u2014 on order progress, ETAs and anything they need to know to receive cargo smoothly.<br \/>\n\tManage inbound imports: source quotes, compare landed costs, arrange clearances, and track arrivals for timely production supply.<br \/>\n\tKeep our ERP records clean, accurate and audit-ready at all times.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>What You Bring<\/p>\n<p>\tGrade 12 (NQF 4) as a minimum. A Diploma in Imports\/Exports (NQF 6) or The Complete Import\/Export Administration Course (NQF 5) would put you ahead of the pack.<br \/>\n\tAt least 2 years&#8217; administrative experience processing international orders and exporting goods.<br \/>\n\tSolid working knowledge of import and export requirements, shipping costs, payment terms and document validation.<br \/>\n\tConfidence in an ERP environment and proficiency in MS Office (Excel in particular).<br \/>\n\tOutstanding planning, organising and follow-up skills \u2014 you don&#8217;t let things slip through the cracks.<br \/>\n\tStrong interpersonal and written communication ability \u2014 you&#8217;ll deal with distributors, freight forwarders and internal teams every day.<br \/>\n\tA calm head under pressure, a sense of urgency, and an eye for detail that borders on obsessive.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>tego.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/tego.mcidirecthire.com","_company_name":"Montego Pet Nutrition","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"Vision As pioneers in our industry, we aim to define what it means to be a well-loved and innovative pet care brand through our commitment to Africa, passion for our craft and genuine love for pets. 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