Clearing and Forwarding Manager

SUMMARY:
Great opportunity exists with a manufacturing giant offering career growth and excellent package.

POSITION INFO:

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage performance of the administration staff for the Import and Export clearing and forwarding function, both in house and by external 3rd party suppliers.
• Manage the import and export administration function for accurate and efficient data generation / reporting
• Ensure the administration functions are optimized and improved
• Ensure minimum time loss prior to the commencement of invoicing
• Reporting the budget related issues
• Inform Area Manager (Imports and Exports) of any perceived problems
• Manage the Import and Export Administration Team and administer the external contractors
• Manage the clearing and forwarding for all imports and exports
• Ensuring that all parties both internal and external adhere to various governing bodies rules and regulation and that any problems are solved timeously
• Controlling of the prechecking of invoices and payment
• All invoices that are received by service providers are checked for validity and then allocated to various order number or cost centre, recorded, and then handed to Area Manager
• Auditing SARS documentation issued on behalf of the company by the team or any 3rd party service provider, to make sure that all paperwork complies with all laws and regulations

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• National Diploma
• SDS Customs course / or similar course will be highly (advantageous)
• Certificate / Diploma issued by ITRISA (advantageous)
• Customs / Clearing and forwarding workshop/s will be an added advantage
• 5 - 10 years’ experience within a clearing and forwarding environment
• Knowledge of shipping lines, TPT (Transnet Port Terminal) and TNPA (Transnet National Port Authority) compliances and processes, import and export customs rules, regulations and compliances, legal and ethical requirements of the shipping, clearing and transport industry, maritime shipping, sea and air freight, clearing and forwarding process.
• Understand various purchasing terms (INCOTERMS), government acts, road legislation, warehouse procedures, shipping and insurance issues
• Understanding and working knowledge of the clearing and forwarding of import and export cargo

South African Citizens only

Due to the volumes of applications received – correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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