Custom Clearance & Compliance Supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaise with customs authorities, customs brokers, production logistics and transportation parties. Coordinate clearance-related work including document handover, inspection coordination, duty and tax payment, customs clearance lead time management and procedure optimization.
• Collect, sort and verify import and export documents including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin and customs brokerage authorizations.
• Ensure customs documents are complete, authentic and valid in line with customs declaration and regulatory requirements, and maintain a filing system for inquiry, reconciliation and audit purposes.
• Keep track of import and export laws, customs policies and regulatory requirements, including tariff adjustments and customs supervision changes, to ensure customs declaration and clearance compliance.
• Identify clearance risks including incorrect commodity classification, document discrepancies and policy violations, and propose preventive measures to reduce compliance risks and administrative penalties.
• Calculate customs clearance expenses including declaration fees, inspection charges and import duties, and verify expense invoices for reasonableness and compliance.
• Optimize customs clearance procedures to improve operational efficiency, reduce clearance costs and support overall logistics cost control.
• Set up import and export customs clearance ledgers with cargo details, clearance progress, cost breakdowns and irregular incidents.
• Compile periodic customs clearance statistics and reports to provide management with data for decision-making.
• Manage full-cycle customs declaration operations, including entry, review and submission of customs declarations for import and export goods.
• Track declaration progress and promptly resolve irregularities such as customs inspections, classification queries and supplementary document submissions to support smooth cargo clearance.
• Complete any temporary tasks assigned by the department head.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Customs Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in import and export customs clearance and trade compliance.
• Proven experience in customs clearance for complete vehicles and automotive spare parts will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of customs declaration processes, regulatory requirements and documentation compliance.

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of customs clearance operations, customs declaration systems, tariff classification, and duty calculation for vehicles and automotive parts.
• Ability to independently manage routine and complex customs clearance activities with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong document review and auditing skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to resolve customs and clearance-related issues effectively.
• Detail-oriented, highly accountable, and committed to maintaining compliance and minimizing declaration errors.
• Quick learner with the ability to stay current on customs regulations, legislative changes, and industry developments.
• Relevant customs clearance or trade compliance certifications will be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong reporting and data analysis skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and willingness to support business and operational requirements.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the online application form.

• Apply with your updated resume and use the job title in the subject heading.
• Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.
• Preference will be given to applicants in line with BAIC South Africa's current employment equity plan and targets.
• If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.