Logistics Assistant at U.S. Embassy South Africa

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The incumbent exercises full associated responsibility with the Dispatch Agency in the direction, planning and administration of all Agencies’ activities related to import and export of all shipments. The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing and directing operations of all import and exports for all posts in South Africa as well as all posts in the Southern Africa Region.  This includes oversight of the export process and inbound customs entry clearance process, packing of both surface and air shipments, transportation by all modes, special shipment handling, for the personal and household effects of United States Government employees from all agencies across 60 ICASS cost centers.  Transportation related activities are from any domestic port in South Africa to any posts in Southern Africa or transshipped from any post in Southern Africa to any foreign country or to the United States. Shipments include such items as automobiles, household effects (HHE/HHG), Unaccompanied Air Baggage (UAB), wildlife trophies, and wine. Incumbent is responsible for the administration of Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) documentation.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Must have a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in shipping and logistics, with emphasis on both air and sea shipments.

Education Requirements:

Successful completion of Grade 12 (matric) is required.

Evaluations:

1. LANGUAGE: - Level 4 - (Fluent) - written/spoken/reading, including the ability to translate is required.  (This may be tested)
2. Any other South African official language - level 3 (Good working knowledge) written/spoken/reading is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to type 40wpm, proficient in Computer applications (MS Office), database management is essential.  
• Must be proficient in prioritizing and organizing workload effectively, must work under minimum supervision, have excellent interpersonal skills.  
• Proven ability to meet deadlines under stressful conditions.  
• Must be prepared to drive a government-owned Vehicle (GOV) when required.  Must possess South African code 8 driver's license.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word is required.  (This may be tested)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

1. Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in South Africa, Pretoria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
2. For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.