Import/Export Controller – Durban – Onsite KwaZulu-Natal

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Import/Export Control Specialist in Durban will manage import shipment registrations, customs documentation, and sea freight shipments, utilizing expertise in Easy Clear or similar systems. The role requires proficiency in tariff heading determination, customs regulations, and shipping documentation, along with strong interpersonal and analytical skills to liaise with clients and suppliers, resolve customs queries, and ensure compliance with Import/Export Control Act.

Position: Import/Export Control Specialist – Durban – On-Site Company: Datafin Recruitment

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Import/Export Control Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of experience in clearing and forwarding to join our Durban-based team. The individual will manage import shipment registrations, customs documentation, SARS Bills of Entry, cargo dues, and coordinate sea freight shipments encompassing FCL, break bulk, and bulk cargo.

Key expertise with Easy Clear (or comparable systems), EDI submissions, tariff heading determination, customs regulations, and shipping documentation is mandatory. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and confident in managing shipments, resolving customs queries, and liaising with clients and suppliers.

Job Responsibilities

• Register import shipments using Easy Clear or equivalent platforms - Draft and submit EDI Bills of Entry (Import – Sea freight) to SARS within statutory timeframes - Process and submit cargo dues on OTC - Demonstrate proficiency in tariff heading determination - Familiarize with break bulk, FCL, and bulk shipments - Handle landing orders and arrange port health, plant inspector, state vet, and NRCS releases - Manage customs, SAPS, and border police stops until shipment is cleared - Oversee stakeholder management and engagement, ensuring client requirements are met - Administer supplier and client accounts, processing and managing invoices - Understand Import/Export Control Act – prohibited and restricted goods - Exhibit strong clearing and forwarding import/export experience - Maintain comprehensive knowledge of shipping documents and procedures - Operate independently and effectively within a team - Keep updated with industry trends - Exhibit strong mathematical and analytical skills - Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with problem-solving capabilities and a strong focus on delivering expectations - A matric certificate and a diploma in Customs Clearing and Logistics are advantageous - Minimum of 5 years of experience in import/export operations for medium/large businesses - Well-organized and proactive, capable of efficiently managing workload while positively contributing as a team member

Position Objective

• Liaise with clients and service providers - Prepare clearances using Compu-Clear/Easy Clear or similar programs covering import bills of entry, landing and cargo due orders, VOCs, and refunds - Address queries from SARS Customs/Ports Authorities and Shipping Lines - Arrange releases from shipping lines - Coordinate plant inspections and communicate with surveyors for sample arrangements - Reconcile supplier invoices and manage payments - Plan transport and delivery, liaising with warehouse/transporter/mines/plants – after-hours function - Manage invoice files - Communicate effectively with clients, service providers, and management - Willing to work after hours as required - Ready to share knowledge and assist in skills development and multi-skilling - Assist in developing customer relationships and acquiring new business - Process VOC's, Customs Refunds & Acquittals, ensuring accuracy of source documents - Follow up on ANF/shipping line invoices - Submit relevant documents to shipping lines for final release and Navis update - Perform any other duties/tasks relevant to the position as assigned by Management