IMPORT & EXPORT CUSTOMS CLEARING CLERK

Listing reference: grind_000589
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 29 August 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Customs and Excise
Location: Swaziland
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Grindrod Logistics Africa (Swaziland) (Pty) Ltd is looking to secure the permanent services of an Import & Export Customs Clearing Clerk to join their Matsapha office. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to work shifts.
Job description

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the responsibilities of the successful applicant will include, but are not limited to:

 Correct framing and batching of SAD 500’s 

  • Verify import/export documentation prior to framing Asycuda
  • Ensure correct tariff headings are used
  • Ensure information captured is accurate and aligned to the invoice/clearing instruction received from the client when preparing/processing the Customs bill of entry/declaration
  • Upload to Scanned docs on Asycuda system the relevant Clearing instruction, Commercial invoice, email comms and any other applicable supporting documents to the transaction per file
  • Advise the Customs Border Administrator/Shift Supervisor if SADC levels relating to a specific client are low & communicate same to the relevant client

 Liaising with Cargo Inspectors / Shift supervisor / Customs / Drivers and Clients

  • Follow up on all progress of shipments in Customs
  • Follow up on Customs examinations and Queries
  • Ensure correct transport details are applied for all entries framed
  • Communicating and liaising with Shift supervisor to verify documents submitted

 Preparation of documents

  • Correct data capture from invoice
  • Correct procedure code and tariff codes applied 
  • Refer entries for quality assurance/checking by the shift supervisor and errors rectified as per instruction
  • Capture the correct driver details

Minimum requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Senior Certificate/Matric 
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Clearing and Forwarding industry
  • 2 Years’ experience in a Corporate Environment
  • Any additional Tertiary qualification will be advantageous
  • Be computer Literate
  • Be familiar with MS Office – Specifically Outlook and Excel

 Required skills

  • Knowledge of the processes involved in supervising a C&F operation
  • Working knowledge of Asycuda system and the Quality Management System
  • Working knowledge of performance management & industrial relations   
  • Able to work accurately & meet deadlines
  • Computer literate
  • Accounting and its principles

 

Applicants should send their CVs by e-mail to careers@grindrod.com

 NB: Please state the name of the position as a reference on your application.

Application closing date: Friday, 29 August 2025

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