Job Description

The Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF) Graduate Placement Programme is a proudly South African initiative aimed at driving transformation in the fresh fruit export industry. It offers high-potential black South African graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in logistics, commercial, and technical (post-harvest quality management) roles at leading fruit export companies. This one-year internship is designed to equip graduates with practical skills, industry exposure, and professional development in a real-world business environment, with the potential to grow into long-term career opportunities. The programme plays a vital role in integrating talented individuals into the commercial and operational heart of the industry, in line with BEE objectives.
This is your opportunity to enter the dynamic, fast-growing, and competitive world of logistics and export.
A well-established fruit export company based in Paarl is offering a graduate internship in Logistics Coordination. The company specializes in the marketing and export of premium South African fruit to global markets, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, customer service, and supply chain excellence.
Key Learning Areas and Responsibilities:

• Assist with stock system administration, including daily intakes, dispatches, and general stock control using DIPAR.
• Support shipping administration, including load entry, booking confirmations, Q67 documentation, and filing.
• Help coordinate weekly container bookings with shipping lines and clearing & forwarding (C&F) agents.
• Organize and follow up on road transport and loading instructions to cold rooms, packhouses, and ports.
• Complete and submit Shipping Instructions (SI's) and assist with client allocations.
• Prepare documentation for C&F agents and clients, including packing lists and commercial invoices.
• Update and distribute sailing schedules, and follow up on stock and loading-related queries.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of export procedures and systems.
• Familiarity with DIPAR and Paltrack (advantageous).
• Strong administrative and coordination skills.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• BEE candidate and SA citizen
• Applicants must be under the age of 30.

Remuneration:
The respective organisation undertakes to provide mentorship and market-related remuneration as applicable to interns.
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Skills Required