39 Freight Forwarding jobs in Cape Town

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Representative to join our clients team in the freight forwarding industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing customized transportation solutions, and driving revenue growth while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in freight forwarding services, including ocean, air, ground transportation and cross trade.
2. Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, understanding their logistics needs and providing tailored solutions.
3. Develop and deliver persuasive sales presentations to potential clients, showcasing capabilities and services.
4. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
5. Collaborate with operations, customer service, and other internal teams to ensure seamless execution of customer shipments.
6. Prepare and maintain accurate sales reports, forecasts, and client records.
7. Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the company.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Proven experience in sales, preferably within the freight forwarding or logistics industry.
2. Strong knowledge of international shipping, customs regulations, and transportation solutions.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with clients at all levels.
4. Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
5. Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
6. Exceptional negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Minimum 1 year in Freight Forwarding (Sea, Air, Road).
• Solid knowledge of local and international logistics processes.
• Proficient in MS Office tools and transport/logistics systems.
• Valid South African driver's license.

• Manage and facilitate shipments (Ocean, Air, Road, and Warehouse).
• Handle customer communication, estimates, shipment tracking, and documentation (e.g., EUR1, SADC, certificates of origin).
• Liaise and negotiate with subcontractors.
• Open and manage shipment files in a transport management system.
• Perform customs entries and ensure timely invoicing and cost/sales accruals.
• Participate in on-site activities such as container stuffing/crating.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for all logistics activities.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain up-to-date reporting.

The focus of this role will be to achieve results by driving strong business development initiatives whilst being fully embraced in a supportive and team selling cultured environment.

Minimum requirements :

• Matric / NQF4
• 3-5 years New Business Development experience in the Freight / Logistics / Distribution / Supply Chain Industry (pre-requisite)
• Present proof of Targets vs. Actual Achievements
• Fully computer literate and exposure to working on integrated information systems
• Strong oral and written proficiency in the English Language
• Own presentable & reliable vehicle with valid drivers licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this area
• Timely data entry in Customer Relationship Management tool
• Orchestrate customer / branch relationships and collaborate with regional Product, Service, Geo, and Knowledge Management resources
• Participate in the creation of value-added solutions for customers logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations
• Support the transition of new accounts through customer introductions, information transfer, and securing any necessary customer paperwork. When needed, support AR (accounts receivable) collection
• Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills and updating Product and Service knowledge
• Work towards and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Involvement in local trade groups, as directed by the District Sales Manager
• Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs

In return this opportunity will offer the successful candidate a competitive remuneration package that will include a Basic Salary, Car Allowance, Company Contribution towards Medical Aid & Retirement Annuity and an aggressive commission structure.

The focus of this role will be to achieve results by driving strong business development initiatives whilst being fully embraced in a supportive and team selling cultured environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric/NQF4
• Relevant sales/logistics/marketing qualification (advantageous)
• 3-5 years New Business Development experience in the Freight/Logistics/Distribution/Supply Chain Industry (pre-requisite)
• Present proof of Targets vs. Actual Achievements
• Fully computer literate and exposure to working on integrated information systems
• Strong oral and written proficiency in the English Language
• Own presentable & reliable vehicle with valid drivers licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this area
• Timely data entry in Customer Relationship Management tool
• Orchestrate customer / branch relationships and collaborate with regional Product, Service, Geo, and Knowledge Management resources
• Participate in the creation of value-added solutions for customers logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations
• Support the transition of new accounts through customer introductions, information transfer, and securing any necessary customer paperwork. When needed, support AR (accounts receivable) collection
• Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills and updating Product and Service knowledge
• Work towards and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Involvement in local trade groups, as directed by the District Sales Manager
• Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs

In return this opportunity will offer the successful candidate a competitive remuneration package that will include a Basic Salary, Car Allowance, Company Contribution towards Medical Aid & Retirement Annuity and an aggressive commission structure.

Our client, a leading player in the Cosmetics industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their dynamic team.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain function and drive operational excellence within a fast-paced and innovative environment.

1. Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and recommend qualified suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and other critical components. Negotiate contracts to ensure competitive pricing, timely delivery, and compliance with quality standards. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
2. Inventory & Planning: Manage inventory levels across the supply chain to minimize stockouts and excess inventory. Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient production planning. Maintain robust inventory management systems (e.g., ERP, WMS) to optimize stock levels.
3. Process Improvement: Continuously analyze the supply chain to identify areas for improvement. Implement process enhancements, such as lean manufacturing principles, to boost efficiency and reduce costs. Conduct regular supply chain audits to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
4. Risk Management: Identify and assess potential supply chain risks, including natural disasters, political instability, and economic fluctuations. Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
5. Sustainability & Compliance: Develop and implement sustainable practices across the supply chain. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ethical standards.
6. Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement, warehousing, and planning professionals. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment. Recruit, train, and develop talent within the supply chain department.

1. A degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, with at least 5 years at a managerial level in the Cosmetics / Pharma / Food / FMCG industries.
3. Proven experience in forecasting within a manufacturing environment.
4. Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
5. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
6. Proficient in MS Office and Supply Chain Management software (e.g., ERP systems).
7. Outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

To be considered, applicants must meet the listed qualifications and experience. Please submit your CV and a motivation letter in support of your application. Closing date for submissions: 31 January. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Supply Chain Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Supply Chain Analytics Manager.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Providing high quality analysis to the Supply Chain Development team working across all Supply Chain projects
• Enhancement of existing volume and capacity forecast models
• On-going alignment with Retail department on stock cover and related issues
• Providing inputs for the further development of Supply Chain network model and strategy
• Bridging gap between problems cases and data, from multiple data inputs and systems
• Identify areas of the business where data and metrics are needed to better understand and improve result

Attributes required:

• High level of proficiency with MS Office packages with proven advanced proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Data Analysis and using statistical methods in R and Python
• Competence in SQL or other database software
• Competence in Data Visualization software
• Competence working with AI models & prompt engineering.
• Numerate with strong computer literacy and great analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
• Excellent work ethic and ability to multitask
• Ability to identify problems, demonstrate the use of initiative and implement appropriate solutions
• Ability to understand supply chain issues and drive solutions
• Ability to prioritize, manage and complete projects under a deadline

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Statistics & Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science or similar
• Minimum of 3 years within a Data Analytics role preferably in Supply Chain within the retail/ecommerce industry or similar
• Minimum of 3 years experience using statistical methods (regression, forecasting and modeling) in Python and R.
• Minimum 2 years experience using data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau and Looker
• Minimum 3 years SQL scripting experience

The Environment :

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it's all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who

• is forthright but respectful
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed, and strives to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenges the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
• thinks like an owner of the business.
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY, and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

We are looking to recruit two Supply Chain Graduates to support the Supply Chain team by providing analysis and insights on initiatives and projects to deliver the expected outcomes and benefits. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Woodstock.

• To provide analysis on the viability and implementation of supply chain initiatives to improve supply chain KPI's.
• To support the implementation of approved projects in line with standard project and chain management methodology within the agreed time, cost and quality to optimise the supply chain.
• To support the development and training of new business processes and standard operating procedures to ensure new methods of work are clearly understood, implemented and practised.
• To contribute to supply chain project planning to ensure alignment with supply chain business goals and objectives.
• To collaborate with IT on system and reporting changes to ensure system efficiency and benefits for users.

• Degree/Btech in Supply Chain, Logistics, Bcom (Essential)
• Proficiency in e-mail

• Numeracy and Analytical skills
• Conceptual thinking
• Strong attention to detail
• Good presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow rules and procedures
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work with people and in a team
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Following Instructions and Procedures

• Completed Degree/Btech in Supply Chain, Logistics, Bcom
• Unemployed and can commit 12 months to the programme
• South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 29 years

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Supply Chain Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Supply Chain Analytics Manager.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Providing high quality analysis to the Supply Chain Development team working across all Supply Chain projects
• Enhancement of existing volume and capacity forecast models
• On-going alignment with Retail department on stock cover and related issues
• Providing inputs for the further development of Supply Chain network model and strategy
• Bridging gap between problems cases and data, from multiple data inputs and systems
• Identify areas of the business where data and metrics are needed to better understand and improve result

Attributes required:

• High level of proficiency with MS Office packages with proven advanced proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Data Analysis and using statistical methods in R and Python
• Competence in SQL or other database software
• Competence in Data Visualization software
• Competence working with AI models & prompt engineering.
• Numerate with strong computer literacy and great analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
• Excellent work ethic and ability to multitask
• Ability to identify problems, demonstrate the use of initiative and implement appropriate solutions
• Ability to understand supply chain issues and drive solutions
• Ability to prioritize, manage and complete projects under a deadline

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Statistics & Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science or similar
• Minimum of 3 years within a Data Analytics role preferably in Supply Chain within the retail/ecommerce industry or similar
• Minimum of 3 years experience using statistical methods (regression, forecasting and modeling) in Python and R.
• Minimum 2 years experience using data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau and Looker
• Minimum 3 years SQL scripting experience

The Environment :

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it's all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who

• is forthright but respectful
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed, and strives to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenges the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
• thinks like an owner of the business.
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY, and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

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takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Supply Chain Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Supply Chain Analytics Manager.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Providing high quality analysis to the Supply Chain Development team working across all Supply Chain projects
• Enhancement of existing volume and capacity forecast models
• On-going alignment with Retail department on stock cover and related issues
• Providing inputs for the further development of Supply Chain network model and strategy
• Bridging gap between problems cases and data, from multiple data inputs and systems
• Identify areas of the business where data and metrics are needed to better understand and improve result

Attributes required:

• High level of proficiency with MS Office packages with proven advanced proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Data Analysis and using statistical methods in R and Python
• Competence in SQL or other database software
• Competence in Data Visualization software
• Competence working with AI models & prompt engineering.
• Numerate with strong computer literacy and great analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
• Excellent work ethic and ability to multitask
• Ability to identify problems, demonstrate the use of initiative and implement appropriate solutions
• Ability to understand supply chain issues and drive solutions
• Ability to prioritize, manage and complete projects under a deadline

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Statistics & Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science or similar
• Minimum of 3 years within a Data Analytics role preferably in Supply Chain within the retail/ecommerce industry or similar
• Minimum of 3 years experience using statistical methods (regression, forecasting and modeling) in Python and R.
• Minimum 2 years experience using data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau and Looker
• Minimum 3 years SQL scripting experience

The Environment :

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it's all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who

• is forthright but respectful
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed, and strives to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenges the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
• thinks like an owner of the business.
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY, and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

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