A Clearing & Forwarding Agent can also be known as a Logistics Forwarder / Customs Clearer or Customs Broker. They can work in factories, warehouses, courier companies or companies that deal with import and/or exports.

A Clearing & Forwarding Agent can also be known as a Logistics Forwarder / Customs Clearer or Customs Broker. They can work in factories, warehouses, courier companies or companies that deal with import and/or exports.

Forklift Operators are responsible for the load and unloading of trucks. Some Forklift Operators are also required to keep records of incoming and outgoing goods. The may also need to check that goods are not damaged on arrival. Forklift Operators need a licence to drive a forklift.

What is an Importer? Someone who imports (legally brings in) goods FROM a foreign country into South Africa to sell.
What is an Exporter? Someone who exports (legally gets and sells) goods from South Africa TO a foreign country.

A Logistics Manager heads up companies that are involved in the moving, handling or storing goods in any industry – transferring goods and materials from manufacturers and suppliers through to customers. This can be carried out locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.

A Store Person can also be called a Stock Controller. The main job of a Store Person is to manage the stock, from raw materials to finished product. The aim is of their job is to have enough stock to make or fill orders without having too much lying around.

A Supply and Distribution Manager usually works in a warehouse and is responsible for the planning, co-ordination, directing and controlling the supply of the goods which are made by the company. They are also in charge of the storage and distribution of the goods.

A Transport Service Manager usually works in a large production company and is responsible for planning transport routing schedules, dispatching transport (road, rail, air, sea) and directing the operations to make sure goods arrive at their destination timeously and unharmed.

The main job of a Warehouse Manager is to manage the staff of a warehouse or storage facility. The Warehouse Manager makes sure that everyone is doing their work so the ‘flow’ of goods (in and out) is on time.