Import Controller

Stor-Age Property REIT Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Stor-Age Property REIT Limited in Durban seeks an experienced customs clearance specialist to manage import/export shipments, prepare and submit documents, and coordinate with carriers and authorities.

The role requires 5–10 years in sea/road/air shipments, strong knowledge of incoterms, documentation, and customs procedures; you will liaise with SARS and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience with import/export shipments, clearing and forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of incoterms and shipping documents.
• Must possess customs knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions and documents from clients to arrange customs clearance.
• Cross-check and validate shipping documents (invoices, packing list, bill of lading).
• Process customs clearance and port documents for import/export shipments.
• Prepare shipping orders and coordinate with carriers.
• Submit export certificates and coordinate MSC vessel amendments.
• Track shipments and prepare weekly/monthly statistics.
• Engage with SARS and internal teams to resolve clearance issues.
• Minimize delays, demurrage and storage costs.
• Coordinate bookings and documents for export shipments.

Skills

Hard working

Meticulous

Work under pressure

Team player

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client orientation

Accuracy

Methodical

After-hours availability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Degree or certification in logistics management (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Documentation management software

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive instructions and documents from clients to arrange customs clearance of shipment.
• Open file and update register with shipment details.
• Cross-check and validate shipping documents (invoices, packing list, bill of lading, certificates of origin etc.).
• Processing Electronic Road Manifest (ERM) for Over Border transit cargo.
• Preparing Shipping orders to be processed by TPT.
• Process customs clearance and port documents for Import and Export shipments
• Submit EUR1 certificate of origin for processing by Customs.
• Processing Cargo Dues on the TNPA online system.
• Preparing and submitting weekly and monthly statistics for import and export shipments.
• Preparing and checking invoices to be authorized.
• Co-ordinate and arrange for customs documents, shipping and port documents to be processed for empty container sales, ships spares/stores
• Follow up on acquittal documents
• Engage directly with SARS and internal teams to resolve clearances, stops and documentation issues.
• Ensure timeous release and delivery co-ordination for import and export shipments, minimizing delays, demurrage and storage costs.
• Processing documents for export shipments.
• Co-ordinate and arrange for bookings, empty container placing/packing, customs documentation, shipping instructions and port documents to be processed.
• Receive instructions and documents from clients to arrange customs clearance and exportation of shipment.
• Co-ordinate and arrange customs, shipping and port documentation for export/coastwise/transshipment shipments
• Co-ordinate and process documents for MSC Vessel amendments
• Prepare and/or submit export certificates for clients.
• Tracking of shipments
• Quoting and advising clients of export requirements/procedures
• Preparing statistics
• Co-ordination of break bulk shipments
• Customs supervision/documents
• General miscellaneous customs and operational matters.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Education:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A degree or professional certification in logistics management is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience with import and export shipments, clearing and forwarding related aspects of Sea/Road/Air.
• Strong knowledge of incoterms, shipping documents.
• Must possess customs knowledge.

Skills:

• The incumbent must be hard working and meticulous.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Also be able to work with minimum supervision but within a team.
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Situation analysis and problem solving.
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Client orientation
• Accuracy
• Methodical
• Work after hours when required.