Customs and Excise Adminstrator

To work succesfully within this environment, the succesfull encumbant will need to further their experience with the followng character and work ethics.

• Build relationships - honest, open, trustworthy and friendly with all staff and customers.
• Promote team work - co-operative, supportive and lookout for the good of the team as opposed to individual desires.
• Stay abreast of any Legislative or other changes in relation to your position responsibilities and ensure the correct application thereof at all times. 
• Contribute to an "Inclusive" environment where everyone is encouraged to Learn, Grow and Develop.

RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES

 KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA''''S)
• All Customs and Excise related functions.
• Managing and Controlling any Bonded Warehouses - Vehicles and Parts.
• Taking ownership of Communications with Customs - ability to have detail discussions.
• Take Ownership of all Import Documentation.
• Check all Import Tariff Codes / Good understanding of Tariff Codes.
• Manage all Shipments - both Import and Exports - maintian control of ETA Dates.
• manage a Dashboard of Imports and Exports for Management Information.
• Ensure that Incoming Containers (Parts / CBU) are cleared as quickly as possible - avoid Demurrage costs.
• Ensure all Export Documentation is retained in accordance with the appropriate Inco Term used and SARS Customs requirements.
• Communicate with the Clearing Agents.
• Submit Payment documentation for Approvals for any Duties, VAT or Landed costs.
• Ensure all Import Documentation is retained and Archived.
• Preperation and follow up of Duty claim backs.
2 Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Support your Manager in a constructive manner, ensuring that the internal department relationships are properly maintained.
• Personally manage work efficiently and Effectively
• High quality of work ethic at all times
• Effective internal and external relationship building via good communication
• Assisting team & management where possible
• Proper adherence to company policies & Procedures.
• Good housekeeping and filing
• Ensuing an effective Control of Company Assets at all times.
• Manage my time, and prioritize tasks at hand

CANDIDATES REQUIREMENTS

• At Least 5 Years Working Experience - dealing directly with Imports and Exports and the associated documentation.
• Preferably from the Motor Industry - but not a Must
• Import / Export has to have been the Incumbants Core Function - not an Associated function.
• Minimum Education is a Matric / Should have Import/Export training Certification.
• Must be able to Work on their Own / Demonstrate Good Time Management.
• Must be Responsible / Proud.
• Systems Experience - Automate not a Must / SAP would be Advantageous.