Officer: Trade Finance at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To accurately execute and process all work in the Trade Department in accordance and compliance to the guidelines outlined in Capitec Bank Policies and Procedures, aligned to the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP600), the Uniform Rules for Collections process (URC522) and clean collections.

Experience

Minimum experience:

• 2-3 years’ general banking experience  
• 3-5 years’ experience in Trade Finance and Foreign Exchange 

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

Knowledge

Minimum knowledge:

• Solid knowledge and understanding of: Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP600) documentary collections, 
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Uniform Rules for Collections process) and clean collections (URC522)
• Good knowledge and understanding of Banking Trade system/s, Treasury/Forex systems and risks.
• Knowledge of the current INCOTERMs (International commercial/trade rules)

Ideal knowledge:

• Credit / Collections principles and life cycle

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem solving skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)