International Purchasing & Customs Entry Clerk

Hire Resolve; Parow; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an International Purchasing & Customs Entry Clerk in Cape Town. The role focuses on customs clearance, compliance, and managing international trade documentation to ensure accurate entries (EDI/SAD500) and tariff classifications.

You will coordinate foreign purchases, track shipments, calculate landed costs, and work closely with warehouse and inventory teams to resolve shipment issues and maintain audit trails across import/export processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Shipping, Freight Forwarding, or Logistics Management is essential.
• Proven experience with customs entries, SAD500 documentation, and international import/export procedures.
• Strong knowledge of customs tariffs, duties, incoterms, and SARS clearing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customs entry documentation (EDI/SAD500) to compliance standards.
• Coordinate international purchasing, track shipments, and liaise with freight forwarders.
• Compute landed costs and audit import/export documentation and invoices.
• Monitor inventory, resolve shipment discrepancies, and liaise with warehouse teams.

Skills

Customs tariffs & SARS

Incoterms knowledge

ERP software proficiency

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical accuracy

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Shipping/Logistics

Job description

Are you a meticulous supply chain professional with deep expertise in customs compliance, import/export regulations, and international trade documentation? A leading, well-established home appliances and consumer goods distributor based in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated International Purchasing & Customs Entry Clerk to join their dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Customs Clearance & Compliance: Prepare, process, and submit accurate customs entry documentation (EDI/SAD500) to ensure full compliance with customs regulations and tariff classifications.
• International Purchasing & Freight Coordination: Assist with foreign order placement, track international shipments, and liaise with shipping lines, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and transporters.
• Costing & Documentation Management: Calculate landed costs, check supplier invoices, inspect bill of lading/airway bill details, and maintain complete import/export audit trails.
• Inventory & Supplier Liaison: Monitor lead times, resolve shipment discrepancies, track port health/SABS releases, and coordinate closely with warehouse and inventory management teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: A recognized Diploma or Certificate in Shipping, Freight Forwarding, or Logistics Management is essential.
• Experience: Proven hands-on experience handling customs entries, SAD500 documentation, and international import/export procedures is a strict requirement.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • In-depth understanding of customs tariffs, duties, incoterms, and SARS clearing processes.
  • Strong proficiency in ERP software and freight clearing systems.
  • Excellent numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills.