Pricing Analyst, Air & Sea

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
Job Posting Title: Pricing Analyst, Air & Sea 
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of The Role:

The Pricing Analyst – Cross Trades is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive freight quotations for cross-trade shipments across air, ocean, and multimodal transport. The role involves negotiating rates with carriers and overseas partners, maintaining pricing databases, and supporting the sales team with timely and profitable pricing solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding.


• Understanding of incoterms - risk and billing purposes.


• Airfreight and Oceanfreight Experience.


• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).


• Good e-mail etiquette.


• Ability to work under pressure.


• Ability to work in a team environment, so also unsupervised.


• Ability to work across time zones and manage overseas partners

Added advantages:

• Cross Trade Knowledge is advantageous


• Strong organizational and multitasking skills


• Strong analytical and numerical skills.


• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple quotations under tight deadlines.


• High attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications: 

• Matric (essential).


• Tertiary qualifications will be of advantage (eg. Logistics or Supply Chain qualification).

Computer packages

• Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Freight Managing Systems (CargoWise1, SAP, Oracle etc. will be an advantage).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Prepare competitive pricing and quotations for cross-trade shipments.


• Source and negotiate freight rates with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents, and logistics partners.


• Analyze transportation costs, market trends, and carrier performance to ensure competitive pricing.


• Maintain and update freight rate databases, tariffs, and pricing tools.


• Collaborate with sales, operations, procurement, and overseas offices to develop customized logistics solutions.


• Ensure quotations meet customer requirements, service levels, and profitability targets.


• Review carrier contracts and identify cost-saving opportunities.


• Monitor pricing validity and ensure timely renewals of rates.


• Support tender submissions and Requests for Quotation (RFQs).


• Prepare pricing reports and analyze quotation success rates.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, international trade regulations, and Incoterms.


• Resolve pricing discrepancies and provide support for operational issues related to quotations.


• Support QSHE with the completion of the non-conformance reports.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

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 150,000 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.