About this role
United Exports is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Road Freight Administrator to provide temporary administrative support to our Logistics team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating multiple stakeholders, and has a passion for ensuring the smooth movement of goods within the fruit export industry.
Key Responsibilities
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Communication & Coordination
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Proactively follow up with transporters and loading points to confirm schedules, readiness, and progress.
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Provide accurate and timely updates to packhouses, farms, and third-party loading and offloading facilities.
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Identify operational concerns and communicate them to relevant stakeholders, escalating high-risk or unresolved matters when required.
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Systems Administration
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Capture and file Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation accurately and within required deadlines.
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Process system transactions accurately, completely, and timeously.
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Maintain up-to-date and accurate information across all ERP and export systems.
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Cost Administration
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Create purchase orders using approved rates and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
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General Administration
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Perform general road freight administrative duties.
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Maintain organised, accessible, and audit-ready records and documentation.
Requirements
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Minimum Requirements
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Grade 12 / Matric (Senior Certificate).
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Previous experience within the fruit industry will be advantageous.
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Experience working with ERP and export systems will be beneficial.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Excellent written communication and email etiquette.
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Skills & Competencies
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Technical Skills
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Strong computer literacy.
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Knowledge of the fruit export industry.
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ERP and export system experience.
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Strong administrative and organisational skills.
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Personal Attributes
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
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Team player with excellent communication skills.
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Results-driven and detail-oriented.
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Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
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Why Join Us?
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This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable exposure within a leading fruit export business while working alongside an experienced logistics team. If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apply today and become part of our dynamic Logistics team.