Entries Clerk needed at Bidvest International Logistics

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 essential
• Completion of Customs Affairs courses or equivalent
• Forwarding Course or equivalent would be an advantage
• Computer literacy, i.e: Microsoft office suite and operating systems that generate Customs Bills of Entry
• 5 years experience in entry framing with experience in framing entries for General Cargo and Automotive Clients

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare draft Bill of Entry on Cargowise 1 for declaration to Customs
• Receive clearing files/instructions from Business Units/Client 
• Ensure completeness of file documentation
• Verify accuracy on clearing documentation
• Submit for internal quality control to ensure correctness before submission of declaration to Customs
• Process Voucher for Correction (VOC) if required
• Batch import files in preparation for EDI upload
• Monitor release
• Print release Bill of Entry and submit to Business Unit 
• Provide regular feedback on quality assurance 

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge

• A working knowledge of Cargowise
• Have a working knowledge of the “Manual  for the Completion and Presentation of Declaration” would be an advantage
• Have knowledge of documents required to effect a Clearance to customs

Skills

• The ability to tariff classify goods in terms of the GRI 
• Have an enquiring mind, and inclination to learn new functions
• The ability to work extended hours as and when required