Customs Entry Clerk M/F

 

 

Customs Entry Clerk M/F

General Information

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!   

Job description

Mission description

Job Purpose:

Assist companies that import and export products to stay in compliance with the customs law.

 

Profile

Job Function:

• Experience framing Customs Entries; both Imports and Exports on all modes
• Responsible to ensure that correct imports documentation is in place before clearance (Clearing instructions; Transport documents/Manifest; commercial invoice; packing list etc.)
• Must possess a good knowledge and understanding of SADC and EU Trade Agreements
• Responsible to ensure that proper Customs Valuation procedures are followed to avoid PCI penalties and application of customs valuation and determination.
• Needs to have an excellent knowledge of Inco-terms
• Responsible to advise clients on various Imports requirements like Letter of Origins, Imports Permits etc
• An excellent knowledge of the geography of International trade is required.
• Able to resolve all Stops and detentions
• Responsible to frame customs entries; for all modes of transport
• Responsible to ensure customs compliance
• Responsible for refunds
• Responsible to handle Stops and detains
• Responsible to manage physical examinations
• Day to day office administration
• To be fully aware of and comply with current responsibilities and requirements of the relevant Acts, Regulations and standard applicable Quality, Health and Safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe workplace.
• Report all hazards, incidents, and injuries in accordance with legislation and company reporting procedures.
• Participate in programs and assessments to improve IMS system in the workplace.
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Computer Literacy
• 3 years + experience in a Customs role or similar
• Must have a good knowledge of Customs Tariff headings and classification
• Knowledge of Compu-Clearing/ CargoWise