Shipping Controller

Germiston
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Logistics Import & Export Freight
Benefits: Medical Aid Bonus Parking
Reference: 2354704
Employment Equity Position

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Employer: Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Introduction

We are looking for a detail-oriented Shipping Controller to manage and coordinate all import, export, and cross-border shipping activities. The role supports national procurement and Africa operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and on-time delivery across air, sea, and road freight.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer imports and cross-border exports (air, sea, and road freight)
Maintain accurate shipping files, registers, and insurance documentation
Prepare and issue clearing instructions to freight forwarders and clearing agents
Liaise with suppliers, clearing agents, finance, and internal stakeholders
Monitor shipment progress against delivery timelines
Verify shipping, customs, and financial documentation for accuracy and compliance
Manage Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees in collaboration with Finance
Arrange transport and logistics for parts and components locally and cross-border
Process shipping-related invoices and support Accounts Payable activities
Ensure compliance with SARB regulations, INCOTERMS, and internal procedures
Adhere to Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) policies at all times

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric)
Diploma in Shipping, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (advantageous)
3–4 years’ experience in a shipping / logistics / import–export environment
Working knowledge of import & export administration
Basic understanding of foreign exchange and SARB regulations
Experience with shipping documentation and manual file control
Intermediate MS Word and Excel skills
SAP exposure (advantageous)

Key Competencies & Attributes

Highly structured, meticulous, and organised
Strong administrative and document control skills
Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Strong follow-up, problem-solving, and coordination skills
Comfortable working within procedures and compliance-driven environments

In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.

Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks

Only online applications will be considered

It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their line manager about their application for another position

Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd complies with the protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. By submitting your application, you give us your express and informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.

Required Skills

Foreign Exchange: 3 to 4 years
Administrator: 3 to 4 years
Imports And Exports Experience: 3 to 4 years
Invoice Processing: 3 to 4 years

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About Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

We build machines to answer the needs of society. For more than a century, our brand has been synonymous with connection to community. It guides everything we do, from the ways we think about innovation, to how we hire and train new employees around the world, and how we build relationships with our customers.

In 1921, Meitaro Takeuchi founded our company in the town that shares our name. He did so to provide work for the local community after the closure of a nearby copper mine.

Today, we have come a long way from where we started. We have evolved into a truly global company with a diverse workforce comprised of different nationalities and beliefs. And it’s by harnessing the potential of all our different talents and unique perspectives that we push ourselves further.

We explore and help advance the boundaries of technology, developing smart construction equipment and autonomous mining trucks, creating underwater electric bulldozers and even conceptualizing an excavator capable of operating on the moon. Our products and solutions directly support industries essential to the ongoing development of modern societies and everyday life.

For our core customers in forestry, construction and mining, we make big machines that take on even bigger challenges, gentle giants answering the needs of society.

We believe that when people are united by a common goal, the truly remarkable happens. In communities across the globe, we find purpose in creating value through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, business, and our planet thrive together.

Harnessing our collective expertise to go further, we stay true to our brand promise: Creating value together.