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
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