Luxolo Mabuya
Senior Export Controller
Cape Town
Summary
I am an Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Reefer Export Cotroller with hands-on internship experience of over 12+ years. I possess strong proficiency in working on systems like CargoWise doing the Customs clearance and eCert in furnishing Phytosanitary certificates for the perishable products. Also the EssCert, which is a system for doing the Certificates of Origin from the Cape Chamber of Commerce. I'm always eager to learn new trades as well as there's no limit to acquiring knowledge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Export Controller
Savino Del Bene (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
06.2026 - Current
- Coordinating the client's orders and planned them as per the requests
- Arrnging transport from collection until the terminal or a 3rd party load point
- Booking orders with the carrier and providing the confirmations to the clients for planned loads
- Execute export notificaiotns with the PPECB for Perishable cargo to ensure that the laws of the government regarding the perishable products are followed
- Receive the commercial documents from the clients and submit the shipping instructions to the carrier to avoid any short-shipments
- Prepare the shipment documents e.g. Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, EUR1, etc and sent pre-alerts to destination to ensure smooth clearance overseas
- Prepare invoices for the shipments and send them to clients in order to be paid timiousley
Sea Logistics Reefer Customer Care Specialist
Kuehne & Nagel
05.2021 - 03.2026
- Preparing the Reefer export documents e.g. Phytosanitary certificate, EUR1, export certificate, addendums, COO, attest invoices and packing lists by the Chambers, etc
- Submitting of shipping instructions to the carrier and arranging collection of the bills
- Doing the invoicing of the shipments and arranging payments of the carrier invoices
- Make sure that invoice are sent to the client on time so that payment can also be received timeously
- Updating weekly reports with the clients shipments
- Liaising with courier companies regarding the sending of original documents to the consignee
Reefer Export Controller
Kuehne and Nagel
05.2012 - 05.2020
- Receive orders from clients, check with vessels are loading for that week.
- Make bookings with the Shipping Lines, once the confirmation has been received, then arrange loading with the transporters.
- Follow up on the loadings and get all the relevant information once the container has done loading
- Do all the pre-advising of the containers before they enter the port, otherwise they won’t be allowed to enter without being pre-advised
- Submit Shipping Instructions so that we could avoid unnecessary short-shipments
- Send the clients daily reports on the status of their shipments
- Start preparing the documentation e.g. Phytosanitary certificate, PPECB export certificate, EUR1, FORM A, certificate of origin, etc once the invoice, packing list, addendum have been received
- Start submitting the documentation to the relevant government departments where they will be endorsed by the inspectors to say that all is in order with the requirements of the product
- Do invoicing & courier original documentation to the Consignees
- Send the invoices and the proof of delivery to the Shipper for payment
- Follow up on payment so that the clients’ statement is kept up to date all the time
Overland Export Controller
Kuehne and Nagel
12.2009 - 05.2012
- Responsible for the Shoprite road freight to Angola.
- Ensuring compliance of the correct permits, pre inspections and documentation.
- Daily reporting to the Shoprite Supply Line Managers and export team.
- Coordinating the booking of loads with transporters.
- Responsible for resolving invoice queries and managing the insurance claims process.
- Invoice out the shipments accordingly and send the invoices with the proof of delivery to the clients
Internship Programme
Kuehne and Nagel
09.2007 - 12.2009
- Worked and gained experience in the different areas of freight forwarding; sea freight, air freight, contract logistics, sales and accounts.
- Developed a good understanding of the freight forwarding industry and the supply chain.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Administration clerk
Kuehne and Nagel
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Responsible for maintaining the filing system of the branch.
- Scanning and labelling of documents into the companies imaging system.
- Requesting of files from Archives when queries comes through
Customer Service
First National Bank
07.2005 - 06.2006
- Switch board operator
- Handle customer queries and directing them to the relevant department.
- Open new accounts and replace lost cards
Education
Insurance Admin – NQF 3 -
Old Mutual Learnership
07.2005
Grade 12 - IsiXhosa, English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Business Economics, Mathematics
Thandokhulu High School
01.2003
Skills
Computer skills: Competent with all Microsoft Office applications
Communication skills: Experienced in compiling important emails in formal business language Well spoken and good telephone skills
Problem Solving Skills: Engage all parties involved and giving them a platform to share their side without any interuptions while determining the root cause to solve the issue in the best way
Additional Information
My hobbies are music and soccer as I was a player growing up myself. I still play on weekends to socialize and meet new people.
I also watch it on TV and my favorite team is Orlando Pirates. It really teaches you how to be a team player which is something I bring to any project I'm involved in. Music just relaxes me and helps me gather my chain of thoughts in a very calm manner, which in turn makes not rush when it comes to decision making at the end.
References
Mr. Ashraf, Mallick
Reefer Manager - Maaersk Logistics
082 701 7839
Mrs. Margot Neehtling
Perishable Manager - AGL Logistics
071 606 8137
Timeline
Senior Export Controller
Savino Del Bene (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
06.2026 - Current
Sea Logistics Reefer Customer Care Specialist
Kuehne & Nagel
05.2021 - 03.2026
Reefer Export Controller
Kuehne and Nagel
05.2012 - 05.2020
Overland Export Controller
Kuehne and Nagel
12.2009 - 05.2012
Internship Programme
Kuehne and Nagel
09.2007 - 12.2009
Administration clerk
Kuehne and Nagel
02.2007 - 09.2007
Customer Service
First National Bank
07.2005 - 06.2006
Grade 12 - IsiXhosa, English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Business Economics, Mathematics
Thandokhulu High School
Insurance Admin – NQF 3 -
Old Mutual Learnership