Senior Customs Entry Operator
Listing reference: grind_000706
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 13 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics
Location: Komatipoort
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
A challenging opportunity has become available for a self-motivated, driven and innovative individual to be appointed as a Senior Customs Entry Operator. The successful candidate will be required to work alternating shifts including alternate weekends.
Job description
The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Deliveries and collection of documents
- Verify Imports/ Exports documentation prior to framing.
- Ensure correct tariff headings are used.
- Follow up on all progress of shipments in Customs.
- Follow up on Customs examinations and stops.
- Ensure HUB queries are attended on time.
- Ensure correct data is captured from invoices.
- Ensure compliance report / remarks are up to date.
- Ensure correct procedure code and tariff are applied.
- Capture correct driver details when preparing documents.
- Ensure pending files are updated and accurate at all times.
- Ensure correct transport details are applied on all entries framed.
- Ensure accurate info, value, as per invoice are used when preparing the entry.
- Communicating and liaising with Shift supervisor to verify documents submitted.
- Advise Customs Border Administrator if SADC levels are low & communicate to clients.
- Ensure 100% upload of all scanned documents on Shipshape. And named correctly.
- Ensure clearing instruction, Commercial invoice, email comms are uploaded on ShipShape per file.
- Obtain relevant desired results for any ad hoc projects having prioritised it with other regular activities.
- Provide support when needed to shift supervisor and junior entry clerks by communicating with clients, Front Counter Supporters, Boarder representatives and KM4 staff.
People Management and HR Compliance
- Assist with monitoring attendance and punctuality, and report and address attendance issues.
- Support team development by identifying skill gaps and facilitating on-the-job training sessions.
- Assist with team management and task delegation in your supervisor’s absence.
- Assist with handling employees’ matters and disciplinary issues in your supervisor's absence.
- Promote adherence to policies, procedures, and ethical standards, escalating disciplinary matters to the supervisor when necessary.
- Support the supervisor in fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture that boosts team morale and engagement.
- Promote adherence to policies, procedures, and ethical standards, escalating disciplinary matters to the supervisor when necessary.
Minimum requirements
Qualification / s
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Certificate in national freight forwarding and Customs compliance (NQF3).
- SDS -S. A Customs Clearing part1 and/or 2 certificate.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Clearing and Forwarding industry and in a Corporate Environment
- Previous experience in a freight, logistics, transport, customs, or border-related environment is strongly preferred.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Good understanding of the importance of customs and clearing documentation.
- Working knowledge of Shipshape and the Quality Management System..
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer and smartphone literacy.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good problem-solving skills.
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received feedback from us within three (3) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.