Occupational qualification
Freight Handler Programme
The Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler equips learners with the practical skills and workplace knowledge required to receive, store, pick, reconcile, and dispatch freight safely and efficiently. This qualification prepares learners for employment across warehousing, distribution centres, ports, airports, courier operations, and other freight handling environments where the movement and storage of goods are critical to business success.
 Full Qualification | NQF Level 03 | SAQA ID – 96396Â
Who this programme is for
Freight handlers are essential to the efficient movement of goods throughout the supply chain. This qualification provides practical, workplace-focused training that prepares learners for real-world logistics operations while building a strong foundation for future career growth within transport, warehousing, distribution, ports, airports, and freight management environments.
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Receive and inspect incoming freight.
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Allocate and store freight according to operational requirements.
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Pick and prepare freight for loading and dispatch.
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Reconcile stock and freight accurately.
What you'll learn
Customs Clearing
Comply with customs clearing requirements
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Prepare estimation and costing of freight movement
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Verification of incoming and outgoing goods
Logistics and forwarding
Planning and co-ordinating freight movement of cargo
Transport equipment and transport and accompanying documents
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Information and communication technologies
Basic principles of finance and accounting
Basics of freight forwarding, international freight and the freight industry overall​
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Delivery and pickup of cargo
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Prepare documents for receipt
Programme Details
Duration: 12 Months
NQF Level 03
Minimum Credits: 122
Entry Requirements
- NQF Level 2 qualification
Why Southern Seas?
With over 20 years of industry leadership in South Africa, Southern Seas offers specialized Freight Handler programs that bridge the gap between regulatory compliance and professional excellence.