Entry Clerk X 3 (on 1 year fixed term contract) at DHL

Role Context

• Overall responsibility is ensure that ensure that Bill of Entries and other related documents are completed accurately and submitted on time, quality checks are in place and that detailed reports are submitted to Customs.
• To monitor the progress on quality and provide constant guidance to staff on quality related matters (Tariff Headings, Accuracy and all Customs related issues).

Key responsibilities

• To integrate quality into the business by ensuring that every customer contact is a demonstration of absolute dedication towards providing first time ideal solutions for the satisfaction of customer’s immediate and future needs.
• To implement ISO standards and Global SOP procedures at all times.
• Prepare import documentation for all outbound WPX shipments to ensure their expeditious passage though the network (invoices, pro-forma invoices, customs clearance forms).
• Maintain relationships with customs officials, other departments and service centres as well as customers to ensure timeous movement of export shipments ex service centres.
• Liaise closely with the Customs Affairs Supervisor with regards to problem shipments ex service centres
• Register and frame entries (DA550, DA65, and BLNS) thereby ensuring that exporter, consignee details corresponds with awb/exporter's invoice.
• Ensure absolute care when choosing tariff headings and etc.
• Ensure that each entry, upon signing is checked for correctness; pay careful attention to: Importer
• Tariff heading/rebate code Exchange rate/currency
• Repair and returns/customs supervision
• Liaise with customs, customers, service centres, management and staff verbally as well as in writing, thus increasing efficiency within own operating area

Minimum Requirements

Education & experience

• 3-5years’ experience in a management role in the express or logistics industry
• 3-5years’ experience with Courier Imports
• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Customs clearance diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Good communication skills in English
• Ability to manage time and be punctual