Import Clerk

Job Description

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for an Imports Clerk for our client in Cape Town.

• Matric and Maritime experience
• Attention to detail, strict adherence to rules and regulation
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Admin orientated
• Strong Computer and communication skills (MS Word, Excel, Navis, Outlook)
• Planning and organising skills
• Professional Candidate to deal with third parties at all levels
• Able to get to the office before 08h00 everyday (punctual, self-disciplined)
• Individual needs to be accountable and responsible under minimum supervision
• Be a team player and able to work closely with colleagues under pressure and meet deadlines
• Prepared to work extended hours and weekends when needed

• Counter duties, attending to receipt of documents.
• Validating Original Bills
• Reconcile payments for receipting
• Receiving & acknowledging receipt of Release Documents
• Capturing of Release Documents & hand to AM for final release
• Expediting Agent haulage releases for early delivery instructions
• Identify & inform customers to expedite release of Direct Delivery / Reefer shipments
• Notify customers of overstay deadline & surrender documents prior vessel ETB
• Follow up on uncleared containers to avoid cargo being moved to state warehouse.
• Arrange movement of uncleared containers to be delivered to the depot prior to the last free day in the terminal.
• Processing of invoices
• Assisting to resolve queries
• Use of Navis systems.
• Filing / Attach all release files for Acquittals.
• Assist in other CSS functions during busy period or in absence of staff.
• Ensure all emails are attended to/acknowledged daily.