Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

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Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital  •  South Africa (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Minimum requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience
  • Secretarial qualification
  • Security/investigative exposure desirable
  • Computer literacy (Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, email access required)
  • Valid unendorsed drivers licence
  • Valid passport
  • Able to develop new administrative systems or procedures for own department/division
  • Able to manage and control administrative system in own department/division
  • Can compile customer profiles and interpret usage patterns to determine needs
  • Can make recommendations on tariffs design, service changes, product development or infrastructure changes based on consumer trends and customer
  • Able to execute specific tasks related to logistics under direct supervision
  • Understand the interaction of different administrative procedures between departments in the organisation
  • Knows how to develop streamline administrative systems for own department/division
  • Has sound knowledge of market research and marketing principles
  • Has sound knowledge of existing services offered to which targeted customers and stays informed on developments in a changing environment
  • Knows the type of business the organisation engages in 

Responsibilities:

  • Arrange import and export estimates for sea, air and road freight
  • Obtain full shipping requirements from potential customers in writing
  • Provide best advice and most cost effective shipping method and rates
  • Follow up on acceptance of estimate
  • Arrange import and cross trade shipments with agents through global network and arrange bookings directly with shipping lines/agents
  • Track and trace shipments
  • Negotiate rates with shipping lines/agents
  • Handover shipments to clearing agents
  • Prepare release orders
  • Capture handover shipments onto Ship Shape
  • Preparing invoicing instructions
  • Arrange payments to carriers and agents
  • Collect original documents from airlines
  • Reply to emails
  • Manage orders and status reports
  • Prepare shipment mark ups
  • Assist customer with DA185 documents
  • Follow up for original credit application/terms and conditions and any other documents required to open account facility
  • Submit credit application for approval signature, then to debtors and wait for credit application approval
  • Maintain professional conduct
  • Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required
  • Handle all shipments on behalf of the agents for Sea and Air, Imports and Exports
  • Send weekly Status Reports to customers and update them on any further developments on shipments
  • Submit RCG to Customs for shipments as per the Customs Regulations
  • Obtain Original bills from the consignee if required



Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

About Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.

We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.

We have specialized divisions that enhance our ability to service all clients in the following industries:

- FMGC

- Finance, Banking and Insurance

- Manufacturing and Processing

- Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction

- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Care

- Logistics and Supply Chain

- Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications

- Waste Management and Sanitation Services

- Renewable and Alternative Energy

- Retail and Commercial Property

- Agriculture and Production

- Government and Public Services

- Call Centre and Customer Support Services

Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.

This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.

We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.

Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.

We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bedfordview, ZA
Year Founded
1989
Website
boardroom.co.za
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