Job: Customs & Duties Graduate

Company : Forvia; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia in Pretoria seeks a graduate to support the Customs and Duties function, ensuring accurate import/export documentation, declarations, duties and VAT compliance. You will work under guidance to help maintain compliance with South African customs legislation and company procedures while contributing to cost control, reporting and continuous improvement.

You will assist with preparation of documents, track shipments, verify invoices and certificates, support monthly reports, and liaise with

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Finance, Accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and verification of import and export documentation.
• Support the processing of customs declarations and tariff classifications under guidance.
• Verify documents such as invoices, packing lists and bills of lading.
• Track shipments and follow up on customs clearance delays.
• Maintain records and filing systems for customs.
• Support calculation of customs duties, VAT and other charges.
• Reconcile invoices and statements related to customs and purchases.
• Monitor costs and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare monthly reports on import costs and customs expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with SARS Customs and Excise requirements.
• Assist with audit records and documentation.
• Identify and escalate documentation errors and compliance risks.
• Monitor deadlines for submission of customs documentation.
• Administer permits, rebates and authorisations where relevant.
• Liaise with clearing agents, freight forwarders, suppliers and internal teams.
• Follow up on outstanding documentation and shipment status.
• Resolve queries related to customs clearance and duties.
• Maintain effective internal and external communication.
• Compile customs and duties reports using Excel and company systems.
• Maintain shipment trackers and duties registers.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and turnaround times.
• Participate in departmental improvement initiatives and other supply chain projects.

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Finance, Accounting or a related field

Job description

To support the Customs and Duties function in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of import and export documentation, customs declarations, duties, taxes and related compliance activities. The graduate will assist in maintaining compliance with South African customs legislation and company procedures while supporting cost control, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and verification of import and export documentation.
• Support the processing of customs declarations and tariff classifications under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Verify commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other relevant shipping documents.
• Track incoming and outgoing shipments and follow up on customs clearance delays.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customs records and filing systems.
• Assist with the calculation and verification of customs duties, VAT, and other applicable import charges.
• Reconcile customs invoices against supplier invoices, clearing-agent statements, and purchase orders.
• Monitor customs-related costs and identify discrepancies or potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Support the preparation of monthly reports on import costs, duties, and customs expenditure.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable SARS Customs and Excise requirements and other relevant legislation.
• Support the maintenance of records for internal and external audits.
• Identify and escalate documentation errors, duty discrepancies, and potential compliance risks.
• Assist with monitoring customs documentation validity and submission deadlines.
• Support the administration of applicable permits, rebates, exemptions, and customs authorisations where relevant.
• Liaise with clearing agents, freight forwarders, suppliers, procurement, finance, and warehouse teams.
• Follow up on outstanding documentation and shipment status updates.
• Assist with resolving queries relating to customs clearance, duties, and shipment delays.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile customs and duties reports using Excel and relevant company systems.
• Maintain shipment trackers and customs documentation registers.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, accuracy, and turnaround times.
• Participate in departmental improvement initiatives and other supply chain projects.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Finance, Accounting or a related field