Import/Export Controller — Trade Compliance & Logistics Lead

Pro Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Talent is seeking an experienced Customs Clearing and Logistics professional in Durban to manage import/export operations. You will handle registration of shipments, tariff determinations, landing orders, and client/supplier accounts while ensuring compliance with SARS and other regulatory bodies.

The role requires at least 5 years in operations through import/export activities for medium to large businesses, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and meet client expectations.
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Import Registration of shipments on Easy Clear or similar programmes.
• Frame & EDI Bills of Entries (Import - Sea freight) to SARS within the prescribed period according to the SARS Act.
• Submission of Cargo Dues on OTC.
• Experience with Tariff Heading Determination.
• Knowledge of Break Bulk, FCL & Bulk Shipments.
• Processing Landing Orders.
• Arrange Port Health, Plant Inspector, State Vet and NRCS Releases.
• Handle all Customs, SAPS and Borders police Stops until it is released.
• Effective stakeholder management and engagement, ensuring client requirements are executed in line with expectations.
• Management of supplier and client accounts, including the processing and administration of supplier and client invoices.
• Knowledge of Import / Export Control Act - Prohibited & Restricted goods.
• Solid Clearing and Forwarding Import and Exports experience required.
• Sound knowledge of shipping documents & procedures required.
• Must be able to work within a team and work unsupervised.
• Staying abreast of Industry changes.
• Good mathematical and analytical skill sets.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with ability to assist with problem solving and delivering on expectations.
• Matric Certificate, diploma in Customs Clearing and Logistics will be an advantage.
• Working experience of Min. of 5 years in Operations through Import and export activities for Medium / Large business.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Mathematics

Education

Matric Certificate

Diploma in Customs Clearing and Logistics

Tools

Easy Clear

Job description

Pro Talent is seeking an experienced Customs Clearing and Logistics professional in Durban to manage import/export operations. You will handle registration of shipments, tariff determinations, landing orders, and client/supplier accounts while ensuring compliance with SARS and other regulatory bodies.

The role requires at least 5 years in operations through import/export activities for medium to large businesses, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.