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Clicks Group Is Hiring: Apply Now for the Shipping Assistant Job – Deadline 7 May 2025!

Unlock Your Career in Logistics! Clicks Group Is Looking for a Shipping Assistant to Help Keep Their Supply Chain Running Smoothly – Apply Before It’s Too Late!

Are you ready to take your logistics or supply chain career to the next level? Clicks Group is offering an exciting opportunity for someone with great attention to detail and a passion for organizing, planning, and solving problems. If you’ve worked in shipping, freight forwarding, or import/export, this could be the job for you!

As a Shipping Assistant, your main mission will be to make sure all import orders are handled properly—from placing orders and confirming shipments to managing documentation and tracking everything through to delivery. You’ll help ensure orders are on time, in full, and at the lowest cost possible—while staying compliant with all legal and logistical requirements.

This is a golden opportunity to work for one of South Africa’s leading retail brands. But don’t wait too long—applications close on 7 May 2025!

🧭 What You’ll Do: Shipping Assistant Job Responsibilities

Here’s what your daily work will include as part of the Clicks Imports Team:

  • Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) on time.
  • Email POs to international suppliers and ensure you get confirmation back quickly.
  • Upload all import documents into the company’s Document Management System.
  • Follow up with suppliers if shipments are delayed beyond the Latest Ship Date (LSD).
  • Send a weekly unconfirmed PO report to the Category team.
  • Coordinate between suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to manage and update changes to delivery dates.
  • Handle the setup of Letters of Credit (L/C) for applicable suppliers.
  • Keep systems up to date with the latest shipment and order information.

You’ll need to work across multiple teams and use your multitasking and communication skills to keep everything moving forward.

✅ What You Need to Apply: Minimum Requirements

Education:

  • 📘 Required: Grade 12 / Matric
  • 🎓 Advantageous: Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Experience:

  • 📦 Required: 1-2 years in shipping, imports, exports, or freight forwarding
  • 🛒 Advantageous: 1 year in logistics, supply chain, or retail operations

Skills You Must Have:

  • 🔍 Problem-solving ability
  • 💬 Excellent communication (verbal & written)
  • 📊 Analytical and data management skills
  • 💻 Computer literate (especially with MS Office/ERP systems)
  • 🤹 Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities

Knowledge Areas:

  • ⚓ Basic knowledge of Incoterms 2010
  • 🏭 Understanding of manufacturing and shipping lead times
  • 🛍️ Bonus: Knowledge of retail buying processes

💼 What Makes You a Good Fit?

You’ll do well in this role if you enjoy:

  • Planning and organizing tasks and information.
  • Working with people across departments and countries.
  • Delivering results under pressure.
  • Paying attention to small details in large volumes of data.
  • Keeping systems and documents tidy and accurate.

📍 Why Work for Clicks?

Clicks is one of South Africa’s most respected retail groups, offering a stable career path with real growth opportunities. Working in the shipping team gives you direct exposure to global supply chains, international logistics, and retail operations, making this a powerful stepping stone for your career.

⏳ Application Deadline: 7 May 2025

Apply as early as possible to increase your chances!

Make sure you have your CV updated, and highlight any shipping/import/export or logistics experience you have. A relevant qualification is a bonus, but real-world experience and strong organizational skills are what will set you apart.

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