Senior Customs Entry Clerk

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Job Ref

JHB000740/SDW

Date posted

Monday, July 20, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

R35,000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY

Are you a highly experienced Customs Entry Clerk with a passion for accuracy, compliance and customs legislation? Our client, a well-established clearing and forwarding company, is looking for a Senior Customs Entry Clerk to join their team.

POSITION INFO

In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of customs entries across all modes of transport, ensuring full compliance with SARS Customs requirements while delivering a high standard of service. Duties: Capture and process import and export customs entries. Handle customs entries for airfreight, seafreight, roadfreight, and breakbulk shipments. Perform accurate tariff determinations and commodity classifications. Ensure all customs documentation complies with SARS Customs regulations. Verify supporting documentation prior to customs submission. Resolve customs queries, stops, and amendments efficiently. Liaise with internal departments and customs officials where required. Ensure all entries are processed within agreed turnaround times. Keep up to date with customs legislation, tariff amendments, and industry changes. Maintain a high level of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment. Requirements: Minimum 5-8 years' experience as a Customs Entry Clerk within clearing and forwarding (non-negotiable). ShipShape experience is highly advantageous. Proven experience processing both import and export customs entries. Experience handling entries across airfreight, seafreight, roadfreight and breakbulk cargo. Strong tariffing and customs classification experience is essential. Solid understanding of SARS Customs legislation and procedures.