CUSTOMS AFFAIRS CLERK

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric
• 1 year Customs related qualification at NQF level 3 and 4.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years Import/Export experience in the clearing and forwarding industry of which at least two years were in a shipment controlling capacity.
• Sound knowledge of the customs act.
• Tariff calculation concepts.
• Have sound knowledge of IncoTerms.

ADVANTAGEOUS ATTRIBUTES:

• Customer service orientation – Able to handle a demanding customer environment.
• Dynamic self-starter that doesn’t need to be told what to do and how to do it.
• Attention to detail and handle pressure.
• Communicate within the team and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Process customs and other statutory body documents required for customs clearance.
• Generate costing sheets when required.
• Update harmonised customs tariff and related books.
• Process vouchers of correction documents to obtain release of goods detained by customs.
• Comply with the provision of the customs accreditation system.
• Audit products against customs and other statutory body requirements.
• Process and generate Duty Refunds and Provisional Payment Liquidations.
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.