Imports Clerk: Navis, Documentation & Client Liaison

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel Greenstone is partnering with a Bedfordview-based client in Johannesburg to recruit an Imports Clerk who will join a dynamic logistics team.

You will handle documents, validate bills, file releases, liaise with clients, and monitor shipping deadlines while supporting Navis data capture and invoicing activities. The role requires logistics knowledge and strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, Navis and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Logistics/shipping qualification and/or maritime experience.
• Strong computer and communication skills in Word, Excel, Navis and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Counter duties, attending to receipt of documents.
• Validate original bill and shipping documents.
• Attach and file release documents; ensure proper filing and record-keeping of documentation.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, assisting with queries and providing updates.
• Notify customers of overstay deadlines and surrender documents prior vessel ETB.
• Identify and inform customers to expedite release of Direct Delivery, IMDG, and Reefer shipments.
• Ensure all emails are acknowledged and responded to daily.
• Reconcile payments and issue credit notes (with authorization).
• Handle invoicing of landside charges and process JNB turn-ins as requested.
• Daily checking of SOL+ screens to avoid Agency Evaluations
• Process carrier haulage instructions efficiently.
• Capture data accurately into Navis systems.
• Assist in resolving queries and provide support during busy periods or staff absences.
• Support other CSD IMP functions as required.

Skills

Logistics/Shipping experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Logistics/Shipping qualification

Tools

Navis

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Dante Personnel Greenstone is partnering with a Bedfordview-based client in Johannesburg to recruit an Imports Clerk who will join a dynamic logistics team.

You will handle documents, validate bills, file releases, liaise with clients, and monitor shipping deadlines while supporting Navis data capture and invoicing activities. The role requires logistics knowledge and strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, Navis and Outlook.