Logistics Clerk Western Cape

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Logistics Clerk role at Truworths involves managing the documentation, processing, and tracking of inbound import shipments, ensuring accurate financial administration and compliance with customs regulations. Key responsibilities include confirming supplier bookings, tracking shipments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining detailed records. Essential qualifications include a minimum of three years of import/logistics experience and import training.

Job Title: Logistics Clerk Company: Truworths

Description

The Logistics Department is integral to supporting our International Sourcing team, which procures premium-quality, aspirational fashion for the Group. This role ensures the precise documentation, processing, and tracking of our inbound import shipments throughout the supply chain. It entails a blend of financial administration and operational logistics, necessitating exceptional attention to detail, the capacity to manage high volumes, and effective communication with suppliers, freight partners, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirming supplier bookings. • Monitoring, tracking, and updating the status of all incoming shipments. • Reviewing freight forwarder and clearing agent status reports, addressing delays or discrepancies. • Liaising with suppliers, buyers, and internal logistics stakeholders for shipment visibility and accuracy. • Opening and recording shipments upon receipt of import documentation. • Tracking and monitoring all incoming shipments, ensuring proper documentation and timely supplier payments. • Investigating and resolving discrepancies related to imported goods. • Monitoring the status reports of forwarding agents for all incoming shipments to ensure timely delivery. • Capturing and verifying the accuracy of invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other necessary documentation. • Filing and maintaining original shipping documentation. • Coordinating inbound delivery schedules with warehouses and logistics planning teams as required. • Ensuring all import processes comply with SARS customs regulations and internal policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric plus extensive work experience (minimum 3 years). • Import training/qualification supporting the role.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• Experience in imports/logistics. • Knowledge and understanding of import documentation and procedures. • Experience within a team dynamic. • Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to thrive in a competitive environment with tight deadlines. • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Competencies

• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Oracle Financials. • Experience in TradeCloud is advantageous. • Ability to handle and resolve client queries accurately and promptly. • Ability to coordinate and complete month-end functions. • Ability to work as part of a team. • Prioritize work appropriately. • Ability to meet tight deadlines/work under pressure.

BEHAVIOURAL

• Ability to interact confidently at all levels in the organization. • Self-starter, self-motivated, and self-managed. • Good communicator. • Organized and focused. • Team-oriented. • High attention to detail. • Positive energy and solutions-focused attitude.

Deadline: 29th October, 2026