💼 Full-Time Position

FT Contract - Sea Freight Operator / Ocean Freight Operator - Johannesburg - South Africa

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Unique Personnel (Pty) Ltd
📍 johannesburg, gauteng, South-Africa
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Location
johannesburg, South-Africa
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Overview

The Sea Freight Operator is responsible for the day‑to‑day operational handling of import and export ocean freight shipments. The role focuses on bookings, documentation, and coordination with shipping lines, agents, transporters, and internal teams to ensure efficient and compliant cargo movement for both FCL and LCL shipments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ocean Freight Operations
    • Manage end‑to‑end sea freight operations for FCL and LCL shipments
    • Process import and export ocean freight files
    • Coordinate vessel bookings with shipping lines and NVOCCs
    • Monitor vessel schedules, cut‑offs, rollovers, and transhipments
    • Track shipments to ensure timely delivery
  • Documentation Handling
    • Prepare, verify, and submit all required sea freight documentation, including:
      • Master Bill of Lading (MBL)
      • House Bill of Lading (HBL)
      • Shipping Instructions
      • Commer...