Senior Broker, Kempton Park

To ensure accurate import- and export documentation preparation for goods shipped and to verify correct customs brokerage activities. Also to ensure proper procedures are followed as per the Savino set procedures and policies while maintaining our core values (Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Trust, Respect and Quality) and culture. Continuous industry training to remain abreast of industry changes and customs requirements.

Key Customers

The Clients

Savino Managerial and Supervisory Staff

Key Performance Areas Customs procedures and Customs Legislation

Coordinate, monitor and frame all types of bills of entry

Expert knowledge of legislation and policies to ensure declarations are accurately processed up to receiving the final release

Ensure the correct rebate items have been declared for specific clients and or headings

Ensure the correct permits have been declared for their specific tariff headings, commodities and brand per client

Ensure the correct Customs Procedure Codes have been utilised at time of clearance

Must be able to perform all manual calculations

Ability to resolve all Customs and OGA-related stops and queries

Ability to process refund- and drawback claims

Processing acquittals as per policy

No refunds, write-offs or penalties due to errors

Familiar with tariff headings and able to classify items

Must prioritise time outside of office hours for further studies and exams for an extended period.

DTI policies and requirements

Understand permits, know how to apply for permits, be familiar with documentation required for the application and ability to apply knowledge to the use and application of various permits.

Communication and interaction

Clearly communicate with brokers, team leader/s and manager/s to ensure all work-related tasks are completed accurately and in time

Communicate and interact with SARS and OGA's, resolving all stops and queries as per the relevant processes.

Liaise with internal and external customers.

Quality checks

Do thorough quality checks on all types of entries to verify the correctness of processed declarations.

Shipshape

Frame all types of entries on Shipshape.

Reasonable and lawful as required from time to time by seniors and managers

Overtime work required at times

Participate in organisational processes

Qualifications Required

Matric - Maths could be an advantage

Tertiary qualification within the logistics environment

SDS training or equivalent industry training

Experience Required

Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in Logistics and Transport industry

Knowledge Required

Customs and Excise Act and Rules

Customs procedures and policies

Shipshape

Inhouse system

Refunds / drawback knowledgeTDN knowledge

VDN knowledge

Appeal process knowledge

Customs and OGA stops and queries processes

Bond store knowledge

As per the training and career path

Skills required

Must be experienced with MS Office package, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook

Trend analysis

Mathematical analysis

Meticulous

Time management

Query resolutionInterpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines

Think strategic and solution orientated

Well organised and administered to solve problems and simplify matters

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

Resilient

Problem Solving

Self-confidence

People Positive

Attention to detail and Accuracy

Professional and Presentable at all times

Remain calm and collected when handling Pressure

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Customer Service and Supply Chain

Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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