Sea Freight Coordinator
full-time•Drakenstein Local Municipality
About this role
To ensure that product is moved from the grower to the client according to standard procedures and protocols, whilst maintaining ongoing communication with role players.
Key Performance Outputs
Key Performance Outputs
- Coordinate end-to-end operations — from container bookings and loading instructions to on-time deliveries.
- Liaise with load points, freight forwarders, customers, and destination agents to ensure seamless export processes.
- Prepare and manage all sea-freight documentation, including shipping instructions, invoices, and export paperwork.
- Track vessel movements and ensure accurate communication of ETDs, ATDs, ETAs, and ATAs.
- Monitor and follow up on deliveries, proof of deliveries, and payment releases.
- Source transport quotes, arrange logistics from depots, and secure the best transport rates.
- Build strong relationships with service providers and internal teams to optimise operations.
- Support pre-season planning and assist with general logistics tasks during the quieter periods.
Requirements
Education / Qualification- Senior certificate / grade 12 / matric.
- Suitable tertiary qualification.
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in the fruit industry, with a specific focus on Sea freight.
- A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and a passion for operational excellence.
- Proven ability to manage complex logistics processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills across internal and external partners.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent email and written communication skills.
- Experience using export systems (e.g., NetSuite).
- Solid understanding of Incoterms and export documentation requirements.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong planning, coordination, and organisational abilities.
- Builds and maintains positive interpersonal relationships.
- Works independently, with discretion and professionalism.
- Detail and results-oriented, with the end customer’s needs always in mind
What you'll do
- The coordinator is responsible for managing end-to-end sea freight operations, including container bookings, documentation preparation, and tracking vessel movements to ensure on-time deliveries. This involves constant liaison with load points, freight forwarders, customers, and destination agents to maintain seamless export processes.
About United Exports
Founded in 2002 by Roger Horak, United Exports started with a focus on stone fruit, swiftly gaining a competitive edge and becoming involved with breeding programmes like OZ Peach and Burchell’s.
United Exports developed into a vertically integrated precision agriculture company, enabling us to be present in every step of the end-to-end value chain – from growing and packing to shipping, marketing and selling.
In 2009, we expanded into blueberries and today, we are internationally recognised for our flagship brand – OZblu® blueberries – and our innovative, sustainable and precision-based approach to producing this exciting new series of blueberry genetics.
United Exports produces OZblu® blueberries in 12 countries and supplies premium blueberries to all key global consumption markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Sea Freight Coordinator do at United Exports?
As a Sea Freight Coordinator at United Exports, you will: the coordinator is responsible for managing end-to-end sea freight operations, including container bookings, documentation preparation, and tracking vessel movements to ensure on-time deliveries. This involves constant liaison with load points, freight forwarders, customers, and destination agents to maintain seamless export processes..
Is the Sea Freight Coordinator position at United Exports remote?
The Sea Freight Coordinator position at United Exports is based in Drakenstein Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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