Cathy Surjoo
Export Controller
Durban
Summary
My name is Cathy. I grew up in Wentworth, Kwa Zulu Natal in Durban My goal in life is to provide adequately for my family, strive to be the best I can in everything that I do. To succeed in every aspect of my life, spiritual, work and family. I have also found that respect is earned, and that only you yourself, can be held accountable for your own actions. I have learned that by taking ownership of something, comes with great responsibility and risk. Considering all these things, I continue to learn… every day. I work well under pressure and never fail to deliver results.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
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20
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Controller
DP World Logistics- Imperial Clearing and Forwarding
04.2025 - Current
- I am an extremely energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual with interpersonal communication skills at all levels and who quickly develops relationships with all those I have contact with. I have excellent organizational abilities, am honest, dedicated, trustworthy with excellent strategic problem-solving abilities
- Working in an environment where one is always under extreme pressure and where accuracy is the key to efficiency. Liaising with clients and various stakeholders and seeing to their needs to maintain good customer relations, is one of my key performance areas. Other areas I continuously focus on are Innovation and Initiative, Quality Orientation, Building a successful team and Personal growth. Being a facilitator to the group when it comes to Cost efficiency, efficient management of the Cold Chain and the flow of cargo.
- Contact Number: Anand Sewpersadh- Export Supervisor - 031 492 8211/ 060 626 5305
Imports Assistant Controller
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Functioning in a operational team consisting of 8 members, controlling different aspects of the logistics process e.g.; Registrations, Submitting to Customs entries, Deliveries, Submission to shipping lines for release of cargo Co-ordinate documents for Port Health, Plant Inspection and Statevet.
- Contact Person: Kerry Lee Naidoo- Import Operations Supervisor
- Contact Number: 031 832 1200/ 083 783 3539
Perishable/Dry Export Assistant Controller
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Functioning in a operational team consisting of 8 members, controlling different aspects of the logistics process e.g.; Receiving, Warehousing, documentations, Orders, Discrepancies Containers, Conventional, Break-bulk, Perishables, Negotiating with lines on bookings, space, services - Transportation, Documentation Communicate with relevant departments, e.g. Transportation, Warehousing, Cold Stores (FPT /CCS) Customs/Port, Chamber of Commerce, Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry's, Perishable Product Export Control Board
- Exports Department to ensure all cargo allocated in store, packed into containers then dispatched to the terminal to be stacked for shipping within allocated period granted by the port authority.
- BMW-EXPORT DRY-BREAK BULK (Bulk Vessel) Manage the movement of Vehicles from to quayside to vessel, arranging of transport shipping orders and Liasing TPT stevedoring ensuring cargo loaded out in accordance with the shipping instruction.
- Check accuracy of Export documentation Raises and follow-ups on Marine Claims and short shipments / receipts Monitors cases where demurrage must be paid and issues debit notes to suppliers to recover such demurrages Initiates claims on suppliers for damaged goods received Participate in health and safety initiatives as required Promoting of good housekeeping and best practices Committing to full ISO procedures and systems Promoting to compliance with company systems and procedures.
- Export Documents: Ppecb Addendums, Phyto's Certificates, Certificate of Origin,Eur 1 and Form A's
- Contact person: Malcolm Sparks -MD
- Sayed Mohamed – Operation manager
- Contact number: 031-5340000
- Reason for leaving: Better opportunity in advancing my role within industry
Logistics Controller
Cargo Services-Durban
04.2006 - 06.2016
- Monitoring of indents, Processing of Customs Documents, Handling of stops, refunds, custom, monitoring customers cargo in all warehouses incl Durban and as far as Hammers dale. Handled special request, labeling, testing and coordinating movement of cargo for specific markets
- Contact person: Chris Pienaar - Manager
- Contact number: Has since re-located to Australia
- Reason for leaving: Better opportunity in advancing my role within industry
Education
Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Geography, Electrician’s Work
Fairvale Secondary
Durban01.1996
Skills
Software Programmes:
Cargo wise Certification
Shipping lines release systems - Odex, Maersk, ONE Line
Computer Skills - IT Intellect
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Email & Internet
Excel
Certification
Courses & Training Programmes:
Interests
LIKES, Braai outdoors, refurbishing cars sport activities & the outdoors, Spending time with friends / family, Reading & developing new skills, To be a good Mother and Wife, Honesty, been upfront, direct, DISLIKES, Dishonesty, Gossiping, People that are selfish, People that are vain, Being late
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Born 01 July 1978
- Currently Residing at 28 Mintmanor Gardens, Trenance Manor, Durban, South Africa
- Can be contacted on:
- Cell – 076 520 1771
- Email – cathygreen0107@gmail.com
- Licensed to drive:
- Permitted to drive a vehicle by means of a code 8 License
Accomplishments
I have obtained NQF Level 4 Freight Forwarding Import and Export, currently awaiting my certificate from Teta for NQF Level 5 Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Export Controller
DP World Logistics- Imperial Clearing and Forwarding
04.2025 - Current
Imports Assistant Controller
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2024
Perishable/Dry Export Assistant Controller
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
01.2016 - 06.2022
Logistics Controller
Cargo Services-Durban
04.2006 - 06.2016
Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Geography, Electrician’s Work
Fairvale Secondary