Clearing Agent

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

CAPA

Date posted:

Friday, August 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

JOB SUMMARY:
The clearing agent acts on behalf of the shipper and arranges for the customs clearances of the impo

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The clearing agent acts on behalf of the shipper and arranges for the customs clearances of the imported goods.

The role entails:

Determining the correct harmonised tariff heading of the goods for customs duties, if applicable.
Calculating the import duties and taxes / VAT payable.
Assist with the clearing instruction to confirm that all information received from shipper and consignee is accurate before submitted for customs clearance – strict rule that is adhere to and if not, huge penalties that could follow both the clearing agent and the importer / consignee.
Framing the Bill of entry (BOE) to be submitted via electronic data interchange (EDI) to customs / SARS.
Collecting payment from the shipper for duties and taxes / VAT and making payment to Customs / SARS authorities.
Arranging the customs clearance / release with the relevant requirements, i.e. customs stops, port health exams, and many more requirements per specific cargo requirements that needs to be met before a release could be obtained, as well as to avoid penalties / delays.

Skills:

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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