General Assistant :Border Runner

Listing reference: grind_000555
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 7 April 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Transport and Logistics Management
Location: Limpopo
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
A challenging opportunity has become available for a self-motivated, driven and innovative individual to be appointed as a General Assistant: Border Runner. A suitably internal qualified candidate is invited to apply for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to work alternating shifts including alternate weekends.
Job description

Reporting directly to the Team Leader, the responsibilities of the successful applicant will include, but are not limited to the following:

Key Performance Area:

•    Correct document packs batching of Form21 and SAD500s. 
•    Verify export / import documentation prior to sending to the HUB & clients. 
•    Ensure that the correct information captured on entries & RCG manifests. 
•    Communication with internal and external customers and service providers. 
•    Liaising with customs, entry clerks, and Team Leaders. 
•    Ensure no penalties are issued due to petty items that could have been avoided. 
•    Ensure the trucks are available for inspections and attended to. 
•    Ensure documents are uploaded on Shipshape and file are up to date. 
•    Keep the office updated of any delays at customs within an hour of documents being submitted. 
•    Follow up and updating transporters& clients on consignments. 
•    Creating RCG/Releasing of driver’s/ preparation of copies for foreign agents.
•    Applications & Completing of SADC Certificates and submissions to SARS.

 

Minimum requirements

  • Senior Certificate / Matric. 
  • 1-year customs related to Imports & Exports compliance.
  • Any additional tertiary qualification will be advantageous. 
  • A Valid Driver’s license.

Required Skills

  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Shows initiative.
  • Pay attention to detail.
  •   Intermediate experience in Microsoft office.
  •  Presentable to clients.
  • Active participation with other team members.
  •  Reliable and honest.
  •  Ability to assist other team members.
 

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