Shipping jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

Overview

A vacancy exists in our Atlantic Hills Head Office for a detail orientated, proactive and dynamic Shipping Clerk. The incumbent will have the will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and efficient dispatch of customer orders, coordinating logistics activities, and maintaining high standards of customer service.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

- Process and prepare customer orders for dispatch.

- Generate and manage delivery notes, invoices, and shipping documentation.

- Coordinate daily shipments with transport providers and couriers.

- Track deliveries and provide updates to customers and internal stakeholders.

- Ensure all orders are dispatched accurately and on time.

- Maintain accurate shipping records and filing systems.

- Investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, shortages, or damages.

- Liaise with warehouse, sales, and customer service teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment.

- Monitor shipping schedules and assist with logistics planning.

- Support stock control and inventory-related administrative tasks when required.

- Prepare landed costing schedules.

- Monitor retail pricing against set criteria and recommended price matrix updates.

- Generate new international product codes.

- Prepare clearing instructions for clearing agents.

- Maintain Sec 18 import data for landed inventory.

- Maintain cashflow schedules for finance, based on supplier terms.

- Propose distribution of incoming stock based on: Retail GM input & Sales Orders on ERP system

- Liaise with standards controller to ensure product LOA schedules are completed at time of order.

- Assist finance team with shipping documentation required for banking compliancy.

Minimum Requirements

- Grade 12/ Matric certificate or NQF 4 equivalent.

- 2 – 3 years’ experience in a shipping, logistics, dispatch, or warehouse administrative role.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

- Experience working with ERP systems will be advantageous (K8 Preferred).

- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines.

- High attention to detail and commitment accuracy.

Key Competencies

- Planning and organising

- Attention to detail

- Time management

- Teamwork and collaboration

- Customer focus

- Accountability and reliability

- Strong numerical and administrative skills

Pay: R15 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person