Customs Entry Operator
Listing reference: grind_000535
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 February 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Forwarding and Clearing
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Grindrod Logistics Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking to secure the permanent services of a Customs Entry
Operator to join the Durban office. All suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy.
The successful candidate will be required to work 24-hour rotational shift.
Job description
Key Performance Area:
- Processing of Customs Clearances (Road / Rail, Imports / Exports / RIB / RIT)
- Processing of Ex-bond Entries (XDP / XIB / XE)
- Road Bond and Acquittal Management
- Cargo Tracking / Delivery Scheduling
- Keep Principals updated daily and ensure deadlines are met.
- Liaise with all Service Providers, Principals and Transporters on an ongoing basis.
- Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management System and Standard Operating Procedures
Minimum requirements
Qualifications:
- Matric
- 2-year Customs related qualification at NQF level 3
- Computer Literacy
A minimum of 5 years import/customs experience in the Clearing and Forwarding Industry of
which at least 2 years in a Customs framing entry capacity (including cross border, bonded
cargo clearances)
which at least 2 years in a Customs framing entry capacity (including cross border, bonded
cargo clearances)
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Shows initiative.
- Tariff Classification and Tariff calculation concepts.
- Knowledge of INCO Terms.
- Applicable sections of Import and Export Control Act- Knowledge of all relevant Acts.
- Basic International Trade Principles.
- International currencies and Country Codes.
- Ability to frame Customs Import and Export documents on Compu Clearing and/or Shipshape.
- Practical Experience of Cross Border Customs Clearance processes a prerequisite.