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Customs Specialist Jobs in Benonie, South Africa at Aggreko
Position: Customs Specialist – Africa
Location: Benonie
We’re the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.
We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.
We’re looking for Customs Specialist in Africa and the main job function is to ensure efficient, compliant and cost-effective import and export movement of equipment across international borders ensuring that the key disciplines of customs compliance, classification, valuation, country of origin (both preferential and non-preferential), special procedures (e.g. duty reliefs and facilitations), documentation and recordkeeping are adhered to in the African region.
Why Aggreko?
The position will be based in the Aggreko Africa office (Senegal or South Africa)
Competitive compensation package
Industry-leading benefit plans including medical insurance
Continuous training and development with career growth opportunities
Safety-focused culture
What you’ll do:
Monitor and ensure that all shipments comply with African customs regulations and international trade agreements.
Advise the company on necessary licenses, permits, and certifications required for cross-border trade.
Keep up-to-date on changes in customs policies, tariffs, and regulations in African countries and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.
Prepare and review import/export documents, including invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, etc.
Ensure all paperwork complies with country-specific customs procedures.
Work with freight forwarders/customs brokers to submit accurate and timely customs declarations to African customs authorities to facilitate the smooth import and export of goods.
Manage and track the status of shipments through customs to ensure timely delivery.
Analyse customs tariffs, duties, and taxes applicable to goods being imported or exported across Africa.
Ensure proper classification of goods in accordance with the Harmonized System.
Identify potential customs compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Work with local customs authorities to resolve any issues or disputes regarding shipments.
Advise on customs-related issues impacting supply chain efficiency.
Serve as a liaison between Aggreko and customs authorities, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders.
Provide expert advice to internal teams on customs matters and import/export best practices.
Provide training to internal teams on customs compliance and procedures.
Support and advise operational teams on handling customs-related issues in day-to-day logistics.
You’ll have the following skills and experience:
Deep understanding of African customs regulations, in particular customs special regimes, classification/tariffs, valuation and origin.
5 years of experience in customs, logistics, international trade, or a related field, with a focus on African markets.
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
Process focused with high attention to detail when handling documents and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Ability to analyse complex customs data and provide actionable insights, audit and investigation skills.
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Title: Customs Specialist
Company: Aggreko
Location: Benonie, South Africa
Category: Government, Customer Service/HelpDesk
