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Bonded Customs Entry Clerk

Blue Oak Personnel
20 days ago
Full-time
On-site
South Africa
🛂 Customs Broker & Entry Writer
Reference: JHB000391-BVZ-1

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong numerical and administrative skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong communication, follow-up, problem-solving and organisational skills are essential, together with the ability to identify discrepancies and ensure customs compliance. The role requires a high level of accuracy, integrity and confidentiality, while managing multiple shipments in a fast-paced logistics environment and ensuring timely customs clearances and bonded cargo acquittals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Focus Areas:
  • Prepare and process customs clearance entries for bonded cargo, including WE, XE, RIT, RIB, XRW and XIB.
  • Capture and verify customs declarations and supporting documentation accurately.
  • Verify tariff codes, customs values, quantities, weights and country of origin.
  • Process customs amendments, acquittals and related transactions.
  • Monitor customs entries from submission through to release and finalisation.
  • Follow up on customs stops, inspections, queries and document requests.
  • Monitor bonded cargo movements and ensure timely acquittal of entries.
  • Maintain accurate bonded cargo, customs and shipment records.
  • Liaise with clients, SARS Customs, transporters, bonded warehouses and freight forwarders.
  • Ensure compliance with SARS Customs & Excise requirements.
  • Assist with customs audits and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing and document control.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • Previous experience in customs clearing, freight forwarding or logistics.
  • Experience with bonded cargo and customs procedures is a must.
  • Knowledge of SARS Customs and Excise processes.
  • Good understanding of customs documentation.
  • Computer literate, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook and Easy Clear will be an advantage.
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.



Blue Oak Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency with over 16 years of experience, specializing in the Freight Forwarding and Finance industries. By applying for this vacancy your CV will be uploaded to our system and will be considered for all current vacancies. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.