Documentation Clerk

Distribution / Transport / Logistics / Supply Chain
Port Elizabeth – Eastern Cape – South Africa

You are required to manage and process export shipping documentation with a high degree of accuracy and urgency. The role focuses on preparing, verifying, and submitting all required shipment documents in accordance with the consignee’s instructions and strict operational deadlines.
 
This position suits a detail-driven professional who performs well under pressure and can coordinate effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced export environment where precision and accountability are critical.
 
Requirements
  • Grade 12 (essential)
  • Ability to read and interpret shipping and export documentation
  • Availability to work after hours when required
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing deadlines
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to learn internal and external systems quickly
  • Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills
  • Resilience and ability to work under sustained pressure
 
Key responsibilities
  • Prepare and submit SI’s, PPECB, Phyto, Certificates of Origin, Customs entries, EUR1 and Form A documentation within required timeframes
  • Maintain accurate digital filing of all shipment documentation in Google Drive
  • Complete company system tasks and dashboard updates accurately and on time
  • Record relevant system comments and escalate documentation issues immediately
  • Support team workflow and assist where operational needs arise