Branch Controller - Durban Verfied

Salary Negotiable Durban, Kwazulu-Natal Durban, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 16-02-2012 11:51:34 AM
10-05-2012 11:51:34 AM

PURPOSE


To control all operational and administrative activities covering sea, air and road import and export shipments including transport, estimates and profitability. 


 Capabilities, Competencies and Skills required




  • Goal orientated and result driven.

  • Excellent overall knowledge of transport, forwarding and logistics.

  • Advanced communication skills both written and verbal. 



  • The ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.


  • Ability to lead the department by example.

  • Complete MS suite software skills (EXEL, WORD, etc.).

  • PROCARS and Corefreight.

  • Positive attitude and willingness to help others within the department.

  • Customer service orientated.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Ability to find and deal with the facts.

  • To lead with integrity, honesty and loyalty.

  • Ability to handle conflict resolution.

  • Posses the art of identify problem areas and implementing the required corrective action.

  • Numerical ability.

  • Ability to make and carry out decisions.

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.

  • Strong decision and judgment making abilities.

  • Time management.

  • Active listening.

  • Ability to delegate.

  • Valid and clean driver’s license.

  • Pressurized working environment.






  • Working to tight deadlines.

  • Long working hours – including lunch times, after hours and weekends.

  • Fulfilling client demands for immediate responses and action.

  • Ensure that deadlines are met without fail.