Job Description

VACANCY: Logistics Co-Ordinator

PRIME PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Contour Logistics is recruiting for an

experienced

Logistics Co-Ordinator to joint our dynamic team. The successful incumbent will facilitate the flow of product from point of receipt to point of final destination.

This position will report to the Logistics Team Leader (Cape Town).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for administrating and executing your operational responsibility.
This includes, but is not limited to the following:

Timeous and accurate bookings to shipping lines. Liaising with cold stores, packhouses, transporters, PPECB and other service providers. Checking for accuracy of information received from client. Accuracy & completeness of operational information in Operating System. Meeting all deadlines. Being contactable 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Timeous collection of all shipping information. Monitoring reports generated from operating system and updating the system as required.
2. Assist finance and administration in the timeous solution of any queries

3. Maintain the required long-term relationships with Clients / Transporters / Depots / Packhouses /
Shipping lines etc.

4. Pro-active communication to clients. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

Forward view of sailing schedules and the implications on volumes to be moved. Any deviations in arrival or departure times, stack dates etc. Joint problem solving with regards to service providers or clients. Obtain full knowledge and understanding of client s business, in order to pro-actively communicate matters of importance to the customer. Monitoring volumes booked against forecasted volumes to shipping lines. Daily updates to clients on status of current day's loads. Updating clients on whether all containers have been shipped on board the targeted vessel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Matric. Previous experience in a logistic environment. Any form of related qualification will count in your favor.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Strong leadership skills with above average intellectual ability. Comprehensive transport knowledge. Comprehensive shipping knowledge. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A demonstrable knowledge of fruit flow, fruit cost chains and handling systems. A resilient and courageous person that can deal with ambiguity, conflict and criticism. Knowledge of latest trends in transport, storage and port service levels. Willingness to work long, flexible hours.
Due to the fact that customer and industry requirements are forever changing, it is expected of the incumbent to be flexible within their capabilities and complete any additional tasks as instructed by your superiors.

All Interested parties should

apply via e-mail

to Christine Jonker (Human Resources) on

careers@contourlogistics.co.za

by no later than

Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Important: Please send resume/CV in PDF format.

Preference will be given to incumbent from previous disadvantaged groups.

All the personal information and applications submitted to Contour Logistics shall be used as mandated by the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:

Logistics (Fruit): 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person