Sailing Schedule Administrator

Recruiter: Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC

Job Ref: 826329

Date posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY: POSITION INFO: Are you ready to be a key player in optimizing maritime logistics operations? Our client, a leading organization within the logistics, shipping, and maritime industries, is seeking a detail-oriented Sailing Schedule Administrator to join their dynamic team in the Western Cape. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of vessel scheduling and shipping coordination, ensuring seamless maritime activities across various stakeholders. What You'll Do: Monitor, adjust, and accurately capture stack information and vessel itineraries within operational tracking systems. Maintain up-to-date vessel schedules that reflect real-time maritime logistics timelines. Review, manage, and update Shipping Instruction (SI) cut-off times and deadlines strictly in accordance with operational requirements. Continuously track and monitor shipments and individual containers throughout their transit lifecycle. Conduct regular system and report audits to proactively detect, isolate, and correct data errors. Identify operational discrepancies and communicate escalation points or service delivery issues with relevant service providers and shipping lines. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external service providers through clear and effective communication. Provide ad-hoc administrative support to senior operational teammates to enhance departmental workflows. Requirements: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a logistics, shipping, or maritime environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, R, and familiarity with C and data management tools. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent time management and organizational abilities. Nice to Have: Experience with operational tracking systems used in maritime logistics. Knowledge of shipping schedules, cut-off times, and transit processes. What We'll Give You: An engaging full-time role on site in the Western Cape. Opportunity to work within a collaborative team dedicated to operational excellence. A chance to develop your expertise within a growing sector. Take the next step in your logistics career and apply now to be part of a company shaping the future of maritime logistics. Join us and help ensure our client’s operations run smoothly and efficiently.