IMPORT & EXPORT CUSTOMS CLEARING CLERK
Position summary
Introduction
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