Shipping Intern

The Mr Price Group Logistics is looking to recruit an Intern who will be based at our Shipping department. This individual will go through a “learning, development and training” process to gain valuable work experience and exposure through rotation across all areas within Shipping Department.

• Open shipping files, validate and perform quality control checks on all commercial documentation.

• Facilitate import and export processing, ensuring compliance with statutory bodies SARS & SARB.

• Build effective working relationships with suppliers and encourage cross department communication to ensure compliance and SLA understanding .

• Work closely with work stream leaders to ensure all KPI’s are achieved.

• Ensure all noncompliance occurrences are recorded with short and long-term solutions implemented.

• Must be prepared to rotate between different departments as part of the learning and development process.

• Be proficient in Microsoft excel and have strong written and oral communication skills.

• Deadline driven and able to work independently with minimal guidance.

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification

• A completed qualification in Shipping/ Import and Export / Freight forwarding/ International trade.

• Must be computer literate with an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work accurately, with strict attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly pressurized environment and able to meet deadlines

• Collaborative attitude