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A permanent, junior-level Logistics and Executive Assistant opportunity is open in Woodstock, Cape Town, through Zeal HR, for a boutique logistics and customs-clearing organisation specialising in the careful handling and transportation of high-value, fragile and luxury goods. The hybrid role combines approximately 60% logistics coordination and operational support with 40% direct executive assistance to the founder.
About the company and the work
Zeal HR is a multi-award winning recruitment firm with specialist capabilities in engineering, finance and technology, serving corporate and SME businesses in South Africa and abroad. The client works closely with the art and interior design industries, where personalised, detail-driven service, precision, reliability and exceptional coordination are essential.
Role details and duties
Logistics duties include coordinating and supporting day-to-day logistics and freight operations, assisting with shipment planning, tracking, scheduling and delivery coordination, liaising with clients, suppliers and transport providers, maintaining accurate shipment records and documentation, supporting customs-clearing and forwarding processes, ensuring high-value and fragile goods are handled with care, monitoring shipment progress, identifying delays and proactively communicating updates, and providing general operational and administrative support. Executive assistance duties include direct administrative and organisational support to the founder, managing delegated tasks through to completion independently, scheduling, diary coordination, correspondence and follow-ups, preparing and maintaining documents and records, coordinating appointments and meetings, anticipating priorities, managing competing deadlines, and handling confidential information with discretion.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in logistics, clearing and forwarding, freight coordination, operations support or a related area, as stated in the source.
- Fluency in both English and Afrikaans, written and spoken.
- A valid driver’s licence and reliable own transport.
- Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- A demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently.
- High levels of reliability, accountability, professionalism and loyalty.
- Willingness to learn new systems and processes; prior experience with specific logistics software is not essential, as stated in the source.
- Ability to remain calm, adaptable and effective under pressure.
- Willingness to work additional hours during peak periods or when shipment requirements demand it.
- Willingness to work fully on-site in Woodstock, Cape Town.
Where to find and apply safely
The listing was posted on 30 October 2026 and is shown as expiring in 16 days from that date, reference 65284. Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing linked from the Apply button on this page. Never pay a fee to apply.
Practical tips
Highlight your logistics and freight coordination experience, bilingual communication, diary and document management, and examples of shipments or executive tasks you owned independently from start to finish.
How the process works
Applicants are invited to apply through the original listing, where the agency reviews suitability for the role.
Important information
This page is informational only and is not the employer. Experience with customs documentation, freight forwarding, international shipments, logistics management systems including ShipShape, supporting senior management, and handling high-value, fragile or specialised goods is listed as beneficial, so check the original advert for the latest details before applying.
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