Logistics Administrator for Fruit Cold Storage in Coega
Jackie Cory Recruitment · Coega, Eastern Cape
Overview
Jackie Cory Recruitment is looking for a Logistics Administrator to join a fruit cold storage facility in Coega. You will coordinate export bookings, dispatch documentation and client specifications in a fast paced fruit export environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with logistics admin experience who enjoys keeping things organised, working with shipping schedules and making sure loads go out on time.
About the role
As a Logistics Administrator at this fruit cold storage facility in Coega, you will be the go to person for keeping export operations running smoothly. You will coordinate client orders, load out instructions, shipping bookings and container dispatches. You will also capture and update client specifications, pallet details and order changes on the system.
Your day to day will involve liaising with clients, freight forwarders, section managers, transporters, PPECB and DoA inspectors. You will verify dispatch documentation, container and seal numbers, pallet weights, charges and invoicing details. Prioritising load outs according to vessel schedules and port stack closures will also be part of your role. You will coordinate client specific stickers, label approvals, printing and load out photographs, and monitor templates and consumables while maintaining stock records.
You will compile daily, weekly and monthly Excel reports covering pallets, containers, stock, load outs and missing pallets. Preparing documentation for quality, age, sticker and special market inspections is also key, along with maintaining accurate filing and completing day end procedures. Providing administrative support and responding professionally to client queries rounds off this busy role.
Requirements
- Previous experience in logistics administration, dispatch or a similar role
- Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer systems
- High attention to detail and accuracy when handling orders and export documentation
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Experience in fruit exports, cold storage or shipping documentation would be advantageous
Responsibilities
- Coordinate client orders, load out instructions, shipping bookings and container dispatches
- Capture and update client specifications, pallet details and order changes accurately on the system
- Liaise with clients, freight forwarders, section managers, transporters, PPECB and DoA inspectors
- Verify dispatch documentation, container and seal numbers, pallet weights, charges and invoicing details
- Prioritise load outs according to vessel schedules and port stack closures
- Coordinate client specific stickers, label approvals, printing and load out photographs
- Monitor templates and consumables, maintain stock records and arrange replenishment
- Compile daily, weekly and monthly Excel reports covering pallets, containers, stock, load outs and missing pallets
- Prepare documentation for quality, age, sticker and special market inspections
- Maintain accurate filing, complete day end procedures and distribute documentation to relevant parties
- Provide administrative support and respond professionally to client queries
Job details
- Organisation
- Jackie Cory Recruitment
- Location
- Coega, Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role is all about keeping fruit exports moving smoothly. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows any logistics, dispatch or admin experience you have, especially if it involved shipping documents or cold storage. Highlight your Excel skills and give examples of how you have handled deadlines or multiple tasks at once. If you have worked with freight forwarders or inspection bodies like PPECB, mention that too. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you stay organised when things get busy. The team will want to see that you are detail oriented and comfortable communicating with different people. Good luck!
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