Customs Entry Clerk M/F

	Customs Entry Clerk M/F

General informations

  BALSA has extensive experience in Africa and provide customized solutions for global clients across the continent. Our skills, network, and knowledge enable us to offer a comprehensive range of services, supported by our leading integrated logistics network. This allows us to deliver tailored solutions that ensure security, reliability, and competitiveness. With a global reach and local touch, our flexible management teams can quickly adapt to changing needs, emphasizing our customer-focused approach. As a B-BBEE empowered service provider, we pride ourselves on a diverse culture of highly experienced staff who utilize global best practices to deliver world-class service.

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
• Ability to assist companies that import or export products to stay in compliance within the customs law
• 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
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Grade 12 preferred
• Computer Literacy
• 3 years + experience in a Customs role or similar
• Must have a good knowledge of Customs Tariff headings and classification
• Knowledge of CargoWise/GTS