Freight Forwarder, Oil & Gas, Air & Sea

Location: ZAF - Cape Town, Falcon Cres (Headquarter)

Job Posting Title: Freight Forwarder, Oil & Gas, Air & Sea 

Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of The Role:

The main role is to manage all the various moves globally (Air, Sea & Road) for a specific Oil & Gas Project in Africa, from the receiving all the way to close-out.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in FFW industry. 


• 3 years’ experience on CargoWise 1, or similar Customs program


• Knowledge of Forwarding, logistics and clearing processes.


• Africa experience and knowledge of the various documents is an advantage

Qualifications: 

• Matric (essential)


• Diploma/BCom (in Logistics) an advantage

Computer packages

• Basic computer operating skills is an essential, intermediate preferred.


• Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook


• Cargo Wise, C2C, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to stand in for the various members of the CPT Project team


• Manage global shipments to complete the project.


• Ensure timely billing and cost recovery on each shipment and the entire project


• Reporting to internal and external clients


• Process orientated


• Familiarize with and manage the DSV Credit Risk Policy


• Identify possible risks and mitigate these within the project


• Timely dispatch of air freight & sea freight shipments to the clients in Angola


• Fulfil all document requirements

Additional Requirements/ Added Advantages

• Team player, Accurate, assertive and confident. Customer focused, self-starter, detail & process orientated, punctual, able to prioritize tasks, able to work under pressure. Willing to work weekends and overtime when required.


• 5 years Sea freight & Airfreight experience in Oil and Gas

DSV – Global transport and logistics

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As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.