Air Operations Professional South Africa
CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
YOUR ROLE
We are looking for an experienced Senior Entry Clerk to support clients and management with all statutory requirements related to Import and Export Control Act, prohibited and restricted goods index, Customs and Excise Act, and Evaluation.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
- Review government gazettes and relevant internet websites regularly and extract amendments to customs tariff classifications.
- Update amendments to the tariff master file on the data processing system by inserting or deleting tariff headings where necessary, and linking the headings to the duty and rebate items that are affected by the change.
- Receive updates to the Jacobsen’s Harmonised Tariff manual and other customs related publications, and insert in the relevant binder.
- Attend meetings with Customs Department to receive information regarding new developments and tariff classification of new products.
- Inform clients, import and export departments of any changes that may be relevant to them.
- Institute and maintain administrative measures to ensure that the contents of all documents submitted for any purpose under the Customs & Excise Laws comply with the requirements of the laws.
- Set departmental objectives and identify the activities and resources needed to reach the objectives.
- Determine the procedures and standards according to which activities have to be performed in order to reach objectives.
- Mobilise employees towards objectives by issuing instructions, providing motivation and information and obtaining feedback regarding progress.
- Resolve queries and problems referred by staff or management.
- Monitor and control subordinate adherence to company policy and performance standards by implementing appropriate corrective action including disciplinary action, counselling or training, where behaviour or performance does not comply and rewarding satisfactory behaviour or performance.
- Authorise and ensure the procurement of resources required to reach objectives, including staff, equipment, stationery etc.
- Determine the structures according to which resources have to be organised in order to reach objectives, including authorisation of leave and allocation of duties and responsibilities.
- Monitor and control the application of resources to avoid wastage and contain department expenses.
- Report on the results of the function and the operations of the department to superiors.
- Identify and classify the commodity within the harmonised system from source information using the section and chapter titles contained in the Harmonised Customs Explanatory notes and Tariff Determination Books.
- Use indexes and dictionaries in support of classification and communicate with importer/exporter to confirm specifications where required.
- Identify goods subject to import/export prohibition, restriction and control.
- Determine Customs valuation of goods by including or excluding the required element from a value for duty calculation purposes.
- Correctly apply appropriations of cost contained in the INCO terms in determining a value for Customs purposes.
- Correctly apply principles of mass, area and volume in determining value for Customs purposes.
- Identify the currencies applicable to the transaction for which a customs value is required and select and apply the correct rate of exchange.
- Calculate Duty, VAT & ATV.
- Advise clients or internal departments of the duties and taxes applicable to the clearance of cargo.
- Where accurate tariff classification cannot be made, or in the event of a new product, apply for determination of the classification to the Customs Departments.
Warehouse Audit
- Manage the processes of the bond controller based on site.
- Compile all customs related applications for extensions, permissions and so forth.
- Audit bond store on a weekly basis.
- Audit bond books, both electronic version and manual to ensure compliance in terms of the customs and excise act 61 of 1964.
- Enforce solutions to ensure we are the market leaders in terms of risk management.
- Motivate bond controller on a continuous basis to ensure accuracy and maximum output.
- Physical bonded facility inspections, fences, locks, gates, operational compliance.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Logistics certificate.
- Minimum 5 Years’ experience in customs environment.
- Should have a SARS customs clearing Username and password.
- Must have good organisational and planning skills.
- Proficient in a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Cargowise.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Good communication skills - written and verbal.
Specialist Knowledge & Skills
- Basic to more advanced knowledge of Freight Forwarding.
- Basic analytical and good time management skills.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a competitive benefits package.
It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.
As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.
Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.
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