Senior Export Logistics Controller (Fruit Industry)

Paarl, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 9 Nov 2026

Job Overview

M3 Human Capital Management's client, operating in the fruit industry with its head office in Wellington, Western Cape, has a position for a Senior Export Logistics Controller (apply via m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 20 November 2026). The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-focused and commercially aware, takes strong ownership, and brings excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills with a high level of accuracy.

The controller manages exotics stock and logistics from cold-room receipt through to customer delivery – sea, air and road freight bookings, stock and pallet control, cold-room activities, shipment, customs and clearing documentation, freight cost control, company transport, claims, service-provider performance and operational reporting in Business Central.

Key Responsibilities

Manage exotics stock and logistics from cold-room receipt through to customer delivery
Manage sea, air and road freight bookings, shipment tracking and coordination with logistics service providers
Maintain accurate stock records, control pallet movements and reconcile stock
Coordinate loadings, inspections, repacking, labelling, staging and other cold-room activities
Prepare and control shipment, customs, clearing and logistics documentation
Maintain approved operational cost chains, monitor freight and logistics costs and verify invoices
Coordinate company-owned transport, including scheduling, costing, trip records and reconciliations
Investigate stock and logistics discrepancies, damages, temperature deviations and service failures, and manage claims
Monitor service-provider performance and develop operational and exception reporting in Business Central
Work with Commercial, Technical, Procurement and Finance and drive improvements in processes and controls

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field
Minimum 5 years' fresh-produce export logistics experience
At least 2 years in a senior operations role
Working knowledge of PPECB, export and phytosanitary requirements
Advanced Excel; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar advantageous
Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English), own reliable transport and valid driver's licence

Skills & Requirements

Export LogisticsFresh ProduceCold ChainFreight ManagementCustoms DocumentationPPECBPhytosanitary ComplianceStock ControlLogistics Cost ControlClaims ManagementBusiness CentralAdvanced ExcelAfrikaans