In this Senior Entry Clerk position

• You will ensure that Customs clearance is done within the given time frames to avoid penalties and storage and demurrage. Consult the CDZ dashboard and/or Team leader.
• You will frame customs entry against documents received and ensure the correct CPC codes and Rebate codes are used.
• You will ensure all permits are in place where required before framing the entry.
• You will communicate and confirm information with external customers to ensure the correctness of clearances.
• You will communicate and confirm information with internal customers to ensure the correctness of information that is communicated to Customs.
• You will complete any other support tasks as may be requested by the supervisor or Manager, including filing, reconciling, or administrative tasks within the Customs section.
• You will ensure all administrative requirements of the Customs Operation are completed timely and accurately to the satisfaction of internal customers, i.e., resolve queries, ensure VOCs are done timely, etc.
• You will ensure all customs clearance documents are available for correct customs clearance. If not, log a request for missing documents on CW. This includes the accurate, completed, and signed clearing instruction.
• You will check if POA is in place to use a system-generated CI and send it to the customer to sign if no clearing instruction is available.
• You will quality check all documents received before a declaration is processed. All entries with an outlay exceeding R500,000 must be QLTY controlled. EC to trigger the file to QLTY for review and approval.
• You will register import ocean and air customs files in the system (service provider) as required, ensuring all jobs are ready for customs clearance and all files are written up.
• You will prepare all documents for customs clearance.
• You will allocate the percentage of duties to be paid.
• You will rectify incorrect take-on data.
• You will ensure that the Controllers/GSC have captured the information accurately to ensure compliance with the provision of the Customs Act.
• You will keep SARS documentation up to date.
• You will ensure that all documentation is properly kept to ensure they are available for future queries or when needed for audit purposes.
• You will finalize Customs queries within day 1.
• You will handle refunds and drawbacks.
• You will ensure that client’s queries are attended to timely, and that delay is kept at a minimum level at all times.
• You will ensure we apply the preferential rates according to the different trade agreements and that we have the necessary documents (Euro1/invoice declaration/SADC certificates).
• You will ensure that we have the required freight statements to enable correct FOB values.
• You will comply with the provision of the Customs Accreditation System.
• You will comply with the requirements of the quality management system.
• You will ensure all HS codes are as per the tariff library or as per the Clearing instruction/invoice. Also, ensure the tariff heading is correct.
• You will maintain a product library per client’s portfolio of products.
• You will stay current on changes to customs regulations and procedures.
• You will prepare Voucher of Corrections as and when needed.
• You will provide Customs Tariff consulting internally and externally.
• You will assist clients with applications for VDN, tariff rulings, and determinations.

Now, here’s what we need from you.

• Full tariff knowledge classification.
• Tariff determination experience essential
• Value determination experience.
• Required entry experience: multi-mode – Air/Ocean/Road freight/Projects import and Full export entry experience.
• Full road freight export experience – operations and customs processing
• Provisional payment experience – full End to End function.
• Refund experience – full End to End function.
• Drawback experience
• Experience in Rebate and Bonded warehouse declarations
• Complicated customs declarations (all types of CPC codes)
• Full knowledge of customs and Excise Act – rules – schedules and guidelines.
• Country of origin – Trade agreement knowledge
• Microsoft Office applications
• Communication Written & Verbal
• Full understanding and working knowledge of the customs act.
• Cargo Wise and Compu-Clear experience required.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to priorities responsibility and work under pressure
• 5 – 8 Years’ experience within the scope of Customs Clearing
• Experience in Air/Ocean and Road Import and Export declarations
• Matric
• Customs Clearance certificates (SDS 1 & 2) an advantage