Costing Specialist

Zohorecruit; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an Import Costing Clerk in Midrand, South Africa to ensure accurate management of import costings, shipping docs, and clearance processes. You will coordinate with freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve queries, reconcile accounts, and maintain compliance with import policies.

Responsibilities include day-to-day costings, liaising with forwarders both internationally and locally, and ensuring timely and accurate documentation to support supply

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent numerical and data-collection skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiar with import, customs and SARCS procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day import costing and administration.
• Interface with freight forwarders, suppliers and internal teams.
• Liaise on SARSC and tariff queries and clearance status.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Matric with Mathematics

Diploma in Freight/Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

MS Word

Job description

Midrand, South Africa

Thepurpose of this role is to ensure accurate and timely management of importcostings, shipping documentation, and clearance processes that support thecompany’s supply chain efficiency. The role is responsible for coordinatingwith freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolvequeries, reconcile accounts, and maintain compliance with import policies. Throughdelivering precise costing records, managing shipment claims, and facilitatingsmooth customs clearance, the position contributes directly to operationaleffectiveness, financial accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-daycostings, dealing with administration and interface with various departments
• Liaise withinternational and local freight forwarders aligning day-to-day requirements andresolve queries and shipping status
• Resolve SARSCustoms Stops, Tariff Queries and NRCS Stops.
• Investigate andresolve shipment shortages via claim procedure and supplier communication
• Adhere to theimport and clearance policies, procedures and schedules and all otherguidelines as defined by the company
• Reconcile monthlycreditor accounts and resolving outstanding queries and credits due
• Attend to clearanceand product queries in relation to documents, shortages and purchase orders
• Coordinate shippingand clearance, manage forwarder status reports and request for documents.
• Liaise with thebrand executives to facilitate customs clearing and delivery
• Manage day-to-dayshipping, costing, forwarder queries and requests and provide feedback to brandexecutives in reasonable time frames
• Ensure thatday-to-day costings are done accurately which includes complete documentationsets and sign-offs
• Accurately updatethe costing register with regard to costing status/numbers entries
• Daily update of theforward cover spreadsheet
• Assist receivingwith checking and scanning of shipments

Requirements

Experience and Knowledge

• Two (2) to three(3) years’ working experience in a FMCG environment is preferred
• Knowledge andunderstanding of the clearing and forwarding industry is preferred
• Knowledge of SARSCustoms Procedures and Tariff Headings is preferred
• Spreadsheetknowledge in drawing up and utilizing reports (daily costing/tracking sheets)
• Relevant technicalknowledge and technology driven

Skills and Education

• Matric withmathematics is essential, a tertiary qualification and/or a relevant diplomawill be an advantage
• Excellent computerliteracy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• High attention todetail
• Mature outgoingpersonality, energetic go getter with the will to succeed
• Strategic thinkerwith strong planning and execution skills
• Excellent customerengagement and relationship building skills
• Strong negotiationskills
• Excellent oral andwritten communications skills
• Copes effortlesslywithin a high stress and pressurized environment i.e. ability to handlepressure
• Willing to go theextra mile
• General businessacumen
• Assertive butprofessional
• Ability to motivateothers
• Negotiation throughamicable cooperation
• Set and achievehigh standards & ongoing improvement
• Provide positive,helpful & productive feedback
• Establish effectivepersonal contact / channel for communication between parties
• Ability to makedecisions, render judgment, take action & apply corrective measures

Personal Attributes and Qualities

• Well-groomed andpresentable
• Organizedindividual
• High attention todetail
• Positive, confidentand motivated individual
• High level ofenergy
• Team player
• A high level ofperseverance
• Be patient,tolerant and diplomatic
• Analytical thinker

Compliance Competencies

• Perform all dutieswith integrity, to the highest ethical standards, and in compliance with allrelevant legal, contractual and other requirements as mandated by the CompanyCode of Conduct
• Keep up to datewith changes in applicable compliance obligations, controls and measuresrelevant to the role