Job Overview:

• Job Title – Entry Clerk
• Department – Customs
• Function – Regional
• Location – Johannesburg
• Reporting To – National Customs Manager
• Job Type – Full Time and Permanent
• Salary – Market Related
• Industry – Logistics

Purpose:

Frame (Air & Sea) entries, ex bond entries, VOC’s and provisional payments.; Prepare refund applications and submit and monitor till finalisation; submit documents to SARS when required; Monitor customs stops and detains till finalisation; Assist external and internal clients on Customs technical matters, tariffs, duties and registrations; Liaise with SARS (Customs) when the need arises. Keep manager updated at all times on outstanding issues.

Requirements:

Knowledge & Experience

• Matric or Senior Certification equivalent
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience
• Knowledge of Cargo Wise
• Knowledge of Customs Act and Legislation

Skills

• Conceptual, analytical, numeracy skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Quality Focus
• Strong team player
• Attention to detail
• Technical Skills
• Require little or no supervision

Attributes

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Initiating action
• Managing work
• Planning and organising
• Quality orientation
• Stress tolerance

Training

• Induction
• Quality Training
• Cargo Wise

Duties and Accountabilities:

Customs Affairs

• Ensure all import documents received for preparing customs clearance are correct and sufficient
• Ensure that correct tariff headings are applied, and correct duties paid

Customers

• Attend to client’s Customs technical requirements
• Provide advice on tariff headings and duty rates
• Assist with applications for Customs code
• Provide advice on permit requirements
• Assist with applications for Import Permits

SARS (Customs Documents)

• Tariff and frame bills of entry
• Frame ex-bond bills of entry
• Frame voucher of corrections

Adjustments

• Monitor stopped / detained shipment and follow-up
• Prepare and lodge provisional payments as required

Risk

• Conduct quality control when requested

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.