Road Freight Administrator (Temporary)

United Exports is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Road Freight Administrator to provide temporary administrative support to our Logistics team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating multiple stakeholders, and has a passion for ensuring the smooth movement of goods within the fruit export industry.

Key Responsibilities

Communication & Coordination

• Proactively follow up with transporters and loading points to confirm schedules, readiness, and progress.
  
• Provide accurate and timely updates to packhouses, farms, and third-party loading and offloading facilities.
  
• Identify operational concerns and communicate them to relevant stakeholders, escalating high-risk or unresolved matters when required.
  

Systems Administration

• Capture and file Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation accurately and within required deadlines.
  
• Process system transactions accurately, completely, and timeously.
  
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate information across all ERP and export systems.
  

Cost Administration

• Create purchase orders using approved rates and ensure all supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
  

General Administration

• Perform general road freight administrative duties.
  
• Maintain organised, accessible, and audit-ready records and documentation.
  

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric (Senior Certificate).
  
• Previous experience within the fruit industry will be advantageous.
  
• Experience working with ERP and export systems will be beneficial.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  
• Excellent written communication and email etiquette.
  

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong computer literacy.
  
• Knowledge of the fruit export industry.
  
• ERP and export system experience.
  
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  

Personal Attributes

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
  
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
  
• Results-driven and detail-oriented.
  
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable exposure within a leading fruit export business while working alongside an experienced logistics team. If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our dynamic Logistics team.