Senior Entry Clerk (Multimodal) at DHL

In this Senior Entry Clerk (Multimodal) Position


Ensure that Customs clearance are done within the given time frames to avoid penalties and storage and demurrage. Consult the CDZ dashboard and or Team leader.
Frame customs entry against documents received and ensure the correct CPC codes and Rebate codes was used.
Ensure all permits are in place where required before framing the entry.
Communicate and confirm information with external customer to ensure correctness of clearances.
Communicate and confirm information with internal customers to ensure correctness of information that is communicated to Customs.
To complete any other support tasks as may be requested by the supervisor or Manager, including filing, reconciling or administrative tasks within the Customs section.
Ensure all administrative requirements of the Customs Operation are completed timely and accurately to the satisfaction of internal customers i.e. resolve queries, ensure VOCs are done timely, etc.
Ensure all customs clearance documents are available for correct customs clearance. If not log request for missing documents on CW. This includes the accurate, completed and signed clearing instruction..
If no clearing instruction check if POA is in place to use a system generated CI and send to customer to sign.
Quality checks all documents received before a declaration is processed. All entries with an outlay exceeding R500 000 must be QLTY controlled. EC to trigger the file to QLTY for review and approval.
To register import ocean and Air customs files in system (service provider) as required, ensuring all jobs ready for customs clearance and all files are written up.
Prepare all documents for customs clearance.
Allocate the percentage of duties to be paid.
Rectify incorrect take on data.
Ensure that the Controllers/GSC have captured the information accurately to ensure compliance with the provision of the Customs Act.
Keep SARS documentation up to date.
Ensure that all documentation are properly kept to ensure they are available for future queries or when needed for audit purposes.
Finalize Customs queries within day 1
Refunds and drawbacks.
Ensure that client's queries are attended to timely, and that delay kept at minimum level at all times
Ensure we apply the preferential rates according to the different trade agreements and that we have the necessary documents (Euro1/ invoice declaration/SADC certificates)
Ensure that we have the required freight statements to enable correct FOB values.
Comply with the provision of the Customs Accreditation System.
Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.
Ensure all HS codes are as per tariff library or as per the Clearing instruction/invoice. Also ensure tariff heading is correct.
Maintain a product library per clients portfolio of products
Stay current on changes to customs regulations and procedures
Prepare Voucher of Corrections as and when needed.
Customs Tariff consulting internally and externally.
Assist clients with applications for VDN, tariff rulings and determinations


Now, here is what we need from you!


Full tariff knowledge classification.
Tariff determination experience essential
Value determination experience.
Required entry experience: multi-mode - Air/Ocean/Road freight/Projects import and Full export entry experience.
Full road freight export experience - operations and customs processing
Provisional payment experience - full End to End function.
Refund experience - full End to End function.
Drawback experience
Experience in Rebate and Bonded warehouse declarations
Complicated customs declarations (all types of CPC codes)
Full knowledge of customs and Excise Act - rules - schedules and guidelines.
Country of origin - Trade agreement knowledge
Microsoft Office applications
Communication Written & Verbal
Full understanding and working knowledge of the customs act.
Cargo Wise and Compu-Clear experience required.
Accuracy and attention to detail
Proven ability to priorities responsibility and work under pressure


Education:


Matric
Customs Clearance certificates (SDS 1 & 2) an advantage


Experience:


5 - 8 Years' experience within the scope of Customs Clearing
Experience in Air/Ocean and Road Import and Export declarations