Cartage Controller - Durban

Cartage Controller - Durban

MSC is the trusted transportation partner and shipping company for numerous companies the world over. We pride ourselves on being a global container shipping company that delivers tailored solutions designed to meet the specific needs of each of our customers, regardless of cargo type, or destination, we offer versatile solutions that cover air, land, and sea. When we combine this with our global port coverage and extensive equipment availability means, we can deliver a professional, efficient shipping service, tailored to the specific needs of your business.

WHO WE ARE

Our values are the beating heart of our business, they are the cornerstone of our Company, supporting our vision, shaping our culture, and establishing our future direction.

• We are a Family Company
• We have Passion
• We are in Continuous Evolution
• We Care for People
• We believe in Equal Opportunities

These values are our guiding light. They set a clear path for us to follow; they help us grow together and they provide us all with the spirit of success.

Duties & Responsibilities

Coordination and Execution of Instructions/Collections/Deliveries

• Read and action emails and instructions
• Maintain timeous communication with drivers
• Provide updates after hours, after 18h00 weekdays and on weekends to Cartage Management - (shift dependable).
• Escalate truck breakdowns to Cartage management
• Check and secure appointments on NAVIS
• Update and report drivers’ daily attendance once per shift
• Action deliveries based on the cartage management planning
• Capture all movements live onto Netterm
• Assist with weighing containers after hours/ when required
• Ensure all drivers complete the truck and trailer checklists
• Download all import vessels to ensure vessel is clear
• Write out documents/XHD’s when required.

Health & Safety Regulations

• Ensuring that the drivers adhere to the necessary PPE requirements. Randomly check that the owner operated trucks are compliant with the national roadworthy act as well as ensuring that they are safety compliant.

People Supervision

• Supervising the MSC Log drivers and escalating areas of concern to management.

Administration

• Ensuring that all instructions received from the planner are adhered to and actioned timeously with live capturing as the core administration function.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience Required for this position.

• Grade 12
• Preferably 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Good verbal and written English communication skills
• Computer literacy

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO),taking into account local equity laws, to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unfair discrimination with regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.