Job Description

Listing reference:

020918

Listing status:

Online

Apply by:

11 August 2025

Position summary

Industry:

Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category:

Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Permanent

EE position:

Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are looking to employ a Shipping Assistant to work within our Shipping Department. This role be based at our Head office in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Job description

To ensure that all import orders for the Clicks Group are placed and shipped on-time and in full, within the best possible lead times and at the lowest cost, ensuring compliance to all legislative requirements.


Job Objectives:

To complete Clearing Instructions within agreed KPI's and send to Logistics Service Provider for Customs Clearance. To create Child PO's within the agreed timeframe. To upload all Import Documents on Document Management System. To follow up with Vendor and Logistic Service Provider on outstanding Import Documents. To follow up on outstanding Original Bills of Ladings To follow up on outstanding EU1 Certificates To track vessel ETA changes and amend vessel ETA dates in ERP system. To keep Categories teams abreast of all Purchase Orders that are delayed as a result of custom stops, inclement weather etc. To follow up and facilitate/fast track deliveries of containers into DC. To ensure that all samples (export and imports) are cleared and delivered to and from head office within the agreed timeframes.

Minimum requirements

Job Knowledge

Essential: Basic understanding of customs compliance issues Essential: Basic understanding of Incoterms 2010 Essential: Knowledge and understanding of payments terms such as L/C's, TT and FBC's Desirable: Knowledge of retail buying processes

Job Related Skills

Essential: Problem Solving Skills Essential: Communication Skills Essential: Analytical Skills Essential: Computer Literacy

Job Experience

Essential: A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in the Shipping/Imports/Exports environment with exposure to freight forwarding, shipping lines and/or customs clearing Desirable: 1 year experience in Logistics/Supply Chain/Retail

Education:

Essential: Grade 12 * Desirable: Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Finance