Job Purpose
A exciting opportunity to join our Imports team at our La Lucia offices exists. The successful candidate will be taking control of the import files, once the Controllers have pre-registered the files. This role is the back office for the full function of Imports, from registration, Cargo dues processing, DI to Transporter, release and payment to Carriers and/or Groupage Agents, costing of Transport, and preparation of final invoice for the client, all before the cargo has been delivered to the client.
Qualifications & Experience
- Matric Customs/Forwarding course accreditation would be an advantage
- At least 1 years experience in Imports Clearing.
- A sound knowledge of seafreight, import procedures and documentation.
- Have thorough working knowledge of various ocean and house bills of lading and respective landside charges.
Key Responsibilities
Full handling of file from Registration to Invoicing, including below specifics:
- The ability to handle the full seafreight imports procedure from registration, transport, release, through to invoicing to client.
- Split and forward the correct documentation for Entries and Controllers, as well as for Transporter and Vessel/ Groupage Agents for release. 3. The ability to pay Vessel and Groupage Agents and obtain release for LCL/FCL and break-bulk shipments.
- The ability to prepare transport delivery instructions, CTO’s and rail consignment notes, with an understanding of haulage contracts.
- Calculate correctly storage, demurrage and other charges applicable to each file, as well as understand 3rd party charges from Agents, Transporters, and depots.
- Calculate and complete transport costing sheets as per individual client’s agreed transport rates.
- Invoice out import files as per client’s agreed rates and ensure all 3rd party charges have been accounted for.
Basic Financial and calculation knowledge
- Resolve queries with 3rd parties and deal with Recon queries
- Precost 3rd party charges before actual invoice obtained
Communicate clearly with 3rd parties and more senior team members
- To consult regularly with Import client controllers with regard to problematic shipping documents or queries.
Skills & Competencies
Knowledge:
- A thorough knowledge of import procedures. (These procedures include but are not limited to customs, harbour authorities, shipping lines, Government departments etc.)
- Very good Incoterm knowledge and basic SARS knowledge is advantageous.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are critical to this position.
- Ability to work to deadlines and to handle the pressure associated with this.
- Good general computer literacy skills, knowledge of Cargo Wise & Compu Clearing is a benefit
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Closing Date: 3rd, June 2022
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