Senior Customs Entry Clerk

SUMMARY:
Are you a highly experienced Customs Entry Clerk with a passion for accuracy, compliance and customs legislation? Our client, a well-established clearing and forwarding company, is looking for a Senior Customs Entry Clerk to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of customs entries across all modes of transport, ensuring full compliance with SARS Customs requirements while delivering a high standard of service.

Duties:

• Capture and process import and export customs entries.
• Handle customs entries for airfreight, seafreight, roadfreight, and breakbulk shipments.
• Perform accurate tariff determinations and commodity classifications.
• Ensure all customs documentation complies with SARS Customs regulations.
• Verify supporting documentation prior to customs submission.
• Resolve customs queries, stops, and amendments efficiently.
• Liaise with internal departments and customs officials where required.
• Ensure all entries are processed within agreed turnaround times.
• Keep up to date with customs legislation, tariff amendments, and industry changes.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment.

• Minimum 5-8 years' experience as a Customs Entry Clerk within clearing and forwarding (non-negotiable).
• ShipShape experience is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience processing both import and export customs entries.
• Experience handling entries across airfreight, seafreight, roadfreight and breakbulk cargo.
• Strong tariffing and customs classification experience is essential.
• Solid understanding of SARS Customs legislation and procedures.