Airfreight Operations Controller Learnership
✈️ Launch Your Career in Global Logistics!
Airfreight Operations Controller Learnership
📍 Durban | 💼 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | 💰 R8 000 CTC per month
Company: Swift Worldwide Logistics
🌍 Ready to Enter the World of International Airfreight?
Swift Worldwide Logistics is offering an exciting structured learnership for a motivated individual who wants to build a long-term career in airfreight and international logistics.
If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and serious about becoming a logistics professional, this opportunity will give you hands-on exposure to real global freight operations.
You won’t just observe — you’ll learn, practice, and grow within a professional freight forwarding environment.
🎓 What You Will Learn
With guidance from experienced Operations Controllers and Management, you’ll gain practical exposure to:
- ✈️ Airfreight import and export procedures
- 📦 Booking cargo with airlines and handling agents
- 🧾 Waybill creation (HAWB & MAWB)
- 💻 CargoWise file registration and job management
- 📑 Handling commercial invoices, packing lists, and permits
- 🛃 Basic customs and compliance principles
- 🚚 Coordinating with airlines, transporters, ground handlers, and clients
- 📊 Shipment tracking, reporting, and exception management
- 📧 Professional communication within a logistics environment
This is full lifecycle exposure — from booking to final delivery.
✅ Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12) – compulsory
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Basic computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Ability to follow structured processes
- Willingness to learn and accept feedback
- Professional, reliable, and punctual
⭐ Advantageous (Not Required)
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business
- Exposure to freight forwarding, aviation, or logistics
- Basic familiarity with CargoWise
👤 Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Curious and coachable
- Calm under pressure
- Organised and methodical
- Accountable for their work
- Interested in building a long-term career in logistics
📦 What You’ll Gain
- Structured on-the-job training
- Real exposure to international airfreight operations
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Strong operational foundation in freight forwarding
- Experience in a professional, standards-driven environment
💰 Remuneration
R8 000 CTC per month
12-month learnership contract