Cargo Inspector
Listing reference: grind_000552
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 March 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics
Location: Swaziland
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Grindrod Logistics Africa is looking to secure the permanent services of a Cargo Inspector to join their Lavumisa office. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy.
Job description
The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Correct document packs and batching of ASYCUDA & SAD500's
- Verify export/ Import documentation prior to sending to the HUB
- Ensure that the correct information, value as per the invoice is used on instruction to Operations
- Communication with internal and external customers and service providers
- Liaising with customs, entry clerks and controllers
- Ensure no penalties are issued due to petty items that could have been avoided
- Ensure the trucks are available for inspections
- Ensure relevant parties are informed of customs manual stops
- Keep the office updated of any delays at Customs within 1 hours of documents submitted
- Follow up and present stopped vehicles to customs
- Advise drivers once files are released
- Releasing of drivers and preparation of copies
- Updating Daily and Monthly registers
- Unpack and offloading of vehicles during inspections
Minimum requirements
- Senior Certificate/Matic
- 1-year Customs related qualification at NQF level 3 advantageous
- Any additional Tertiary qualification will be advantageous
- Experience in Customs framing entry capacity will be advantageous (including cross border, bonded cargo clearances)
- Must be Computer Literate
- Must be familiar with MS Office – Specifically Outlook and Excel
Required skills:
- Effective communication on all levels within the organisation and customers.
- Ability to work in a structured and methodical manner, ensuring accuracy.
- Good communication skills (oral & written).
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Shows initiative and problem solving.
- Computer literate with advanced knowledge of MS Programs
- A Team Player
- Independent and structured
Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets. Please note that the position has been opened to internal and external candidates.