Senior Logistics and Asset Controller, Cape Town

Key Responsibilities 1) Logistics Planning&Shipping Management

Plan, coordinate, and oversee domestic and international shipments. Select cost-effective, compliant, and reliable transport solutions and coordinate courier, airfreight, sea freight, and road freight shipments. Ensure hazardous goods shipments (including lithium batteries) comply with IATA, IMDG, and dangerous goods regulations.Monitor shipments end-to-end and proactively resolve delays, customs holds, and transport issues. Coordinate temporary exports, demonstrations, repairs, inter-company transfers, and returns logistics. Verify correct Incoterms and shipping instructions prior to dispatch. 2) Inventory Management

Maintain accurate stock levels across offices and fulfilment centres. Compile, reconcile and report weekly stock levels. Manage demo, loan, replacement, service and written-off stock. Perform periodic stock takes, investigate discrepancies and maintain traceability of serialised equipment through its lifecycle.3) Customs&Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with international trade and transport regulations (including IATA/IMDG/WEEE and export control requirements). Manage regulatory permits/licences and supporting legal documentation. Coordinate DCAC, NCACC, ITAC and other regulatory applications where required. Maintain audit-ready records and support inspections, audits and compliance reviews.Ensure correct tariff classifications (HS Codes) and export declarations. Stay current with destination-country import requirements, restrictions and compliance obligations. 4) Documentation&Certification Control

Commercial/customs invoices, packing lists Certificates of origin / conformity / warranty Import/export permits (incl. ITAC applications), EUCs, LC documentation Battery declarations, MSDS documentation, ATA carnets Internal transfer and inter-company documentation Verify documentation accuracy before shipment release and maintain structured electronic filing/traceability.5) Asset Management

Register, control, and track company assets throughout the asset lifecycle. Maintain accurate asset records (serial numbers, locations, status) and complete scheduled stock takes. Utilise AssetZure for asset creation, location management, uploads and photographic documentation. 6) Supplier, Freight&Insurance Liaison

Liaise with freight forwarders/couriers/distributors/clients and obtain freight quotations. Evaluate cost, service level and compliance risks; manage shipping schedules and resolve provider issues. Manage shipment insurance estimates to ensure adequate coverage. 7) Repairs Logistics&Re-importation

Coordinate repair/calibration/return shipments and ensure correct customs procedures for temporary importation, re-exportation and re-importation. 8) Risk Management&Continuous Improvement

Identify and mitigate logistics/customs/regulatory risks; maintain readiness for unannounced inspections and regulatory audits. Maintain permit registers and compliance trackers, and support SOP/process improvement. Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Logistics-related certifications advantageous) 10+ years’ experience in logistics, shipping or inventory management Driver’s licence and own/reliable transport Fluent English (spoken/written) and Afrikaans for internal communication Willingness to work occasional overtime; onsite office-based roleTechnical / Systems Skills (Advantageous)

Working knowledge of Pastel, CRM, AssetZure, Shopify, MS Office and Google Workspace Understanding of airline/courier/freight tracking systems

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