Customs Refund Clerk

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Customs Specialist in Gauteng, South Africa. The candidate should have over 3 years of experience in a customs role, particularly with knowledge of Customs Tariff headings. Responsibilities include assisting with SARS refunds, handling provisional payment liquidations, and advising clients on import requirements to ensure compliance with customs law. Knowledge of CargoWise and SADC/EU Trade Agreements is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years+ experience in a Customs role or similar.
• Good knowledge of Customs Tariff headings and classification.
• Ability to assist companies with customs compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SARS refunds, TDN, and Appeals when required.
• Handle provisional payment liquidations and assist with deferred balancing queries.
• Advise clients on Import requirements and ensure compliance.

Skills

Customs role experience

Knowledge of Customs Tariff headings

CargoWise knowledge

Compliance with customs law

Understanding of SADC and EU Trade Agreements

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Requirements

• 3 years + experience in a Customs role or similar
• Must have a good knowledge of Customs Tariff headings and classification
• Knowledge of CargoWise

Responsibilities

• Responsible to assist with SARS refunds / TDN / Appeals when required
• Responsible to handle provisional payment liquidations
• Assist in deferred balancing queries with the finance team
• 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
• 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.
• Responsible to advise clients on various Imports requirements like Letter of Origins, Imports Permits etc
• Day to day office administration
• Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager