Import Clerk

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is recruiting for an Imports Clerk for our client in Cape Town. Based in Milnerton, this role supports daily import documentation, reconciliations and release processes.

The ideal candidate has matric, maritime exposure, strong computer skills (Navis, Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to work accurately under pressure, often with extended hours.

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Milnerton, South Africa | Posted on 21/08/2026

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.