Import Clerk

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an Imports Clerk for our client in Cape Town. The role focuses on document handling, validation, invoicing and release processes to ensure timely cargo release.

You will work with Navis, MS Word, Excel and Outlook, coordinating with agents and customers, and starting early with punctual attendance required.

Qualifications

• Matric is required with maritime exposure.
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
• Good interpersonal and admin orientation.
• Proficient with Navis, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Capable of planning, organizing and multitasking under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle counter duties and receipt of documents.
• Validate original bills and reconcile payments.
• Receive and acknowledge release documents.
• Capture release documents and hand to AM for final release.
• Expedite agent haulage releases for early delivery.
• Inform customers to expedite direct delivery/ reefer shipments.
• Notify customers of overstay deadlines and surrender docs.
• Follow up on uncleared containers to avoid state warehouse transfers.
• Arrange movement of uncleared containers to depot before last free day.
• Process invoices and resolve queries.
• Use Navis system and file release documents.

Skills

Maritime experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Admin orientated

Planning and organising

Punctuality

Accountable and responsible

Team player under pressure

Third-party liaison

Office software basics

Education

Matric

Tools

Navis

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for an Imports Clerk for our client in Cape Town.

Requirements

• Matric and Maritime experience
• Attention to detail, strict adherence to rules and regulation
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Admin orientated
• Strong Computer and communication skills (MS Word, Excel, Navis, Outlook)
• Planning and organising skills
• Professional Candidate to deal with third parties at all levels
• Able to get to the office before 08h00 everyday (punctual, self-disciplined)
• Individual needs to be accountable and responsible under minimum supervision
• Be a team player and able to work closely with colleagues under pressure and meet deadlines
• Prepared to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Duties

• Counter duties, attending to receipt of documents.
• Validating Original Bills
• Reconcile payments for receipting
• Receiving & acknowledging receipt of Release Documents
• Capturing of Release Documents & hand to AM for final release
• Expediting Agent haulage releases for early delivery instructions
• Identify & inform customers to expedite release of Direct Delivery / Reefer shipments
• Notify customers of overstay deadline & surrender documents prior vessel ETB
• Follow up on uncleared containers to avoid cargo being moved to state warehouse.
• Arrange movement of uncleared containers to be delivered to the depot prior to the last free day in the terminal.
• Processing of invoices
• Assisting to resolve queries
• Use of Navis systems.
• Filing / Attach all release files for Acquittals.
• Assist in other CSS functions during busy period or in absence of staff.
• Ensure all emails are attended to/acknowledged daily.