Freight Forwarding Logistics Learnership 

Location: South Africa 

Monthly Stipend: R6,000

Duration: 12 months

Closing Date: Unspecified & Ongoing

Having effective knowledge and skills in both freight and logistics can be extremely beneficial for your business. It can lead to streamlined logistics processes, optimising the movement of goods, increased operational efficiency, cost saving and increased customer satisfaction. 

The logistics industry is often dynamic yet competitive business environment. That’s why it’s important to make sure you have a staff with the right skillset to stand out. Our freight and logistics learnership will equip your staff with the skills to foster innovation and adaptability, improved operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance.

Below are just a few of the skills you can expect you will learn from our freight and logistics learnerships:

• Apply numerical literacy in a work environment
• Conduct routine import and export processes
• Successfully import and export international goods

Freight Forwarding Learnership 

Overview

This learnership is suitable for individuals that are already a part of or wish to enter into the Transport industry. Your staff will develop all the necessary foundational skills and concepts they need to perform routine functions in the Transport and Logistics industry. This includes understanding the Customs and Excise Act, understanding international trade and logistics, processing surface freight and more. 

What you will learn

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• Apply the competencies of numeracy and literacy to everyday work related situations.
• Use geographic and logistics concepts to carry out routine import and export policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the required processes and procedures related to the import and export of internationally traded goods.

Who should do this learnership

This qualification is designed for any individual who is, or wishes to be, part of the transport industry. It will give students entry level skills they need to excel in this area of your organisation.

Why you should choose this Learnership

How to make the most of a Freight Forwarding Learnership

You could experience enhanced compliance. This is because your staff will become well-versed in customs regulations and trade compliance 

This training could improve efficiency as your staff will learn the skills to improve operational efficiency, streamline logistics operations and perform faster customs clearance

By giving your staff the necessary knowledge of customs regulations and compliance requirements you could mitigate risks associated with international trade

Our Training Methodology

Our learnerships are conducted with maximum use of practical application of the skills acquired. After facilitator led training has taken place via the course material, group work and scenario driven exchanges, learners will have the opportunity to relate the information back to their workplace. We offer a fun and relaxed learning environment, where participants will learn from each other, gain knowledge and acquire skills that will result in improved work performance.

Requirements

Learners will need competency in the following areas:

• Communication at NQF Level 2
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2

Career Opportunities

After completing a Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance NQF Level 3 learnership an individual can work in the following roles: 

• Freight Forwarder
• Customs Compliance Specialist
• Logistics Coordinator
• Supply Chain Analyst
• International Trade Compliance Officer