Senior Broker, Customs, Air & Sea

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
Job Posting Title: Senior Broker, Customs, Air & Sea 
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of The Role:

To deliver value-added customs services by managing non-core customs functions that enhance client solutions,

ensure SARS compliance, reduce risk, and support the organisation’s competitive differentiation within the customs clearing and freight forwarding industry.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 5 – 10years working experience as Customs Broker


• Must have transport to and from work


• Must be willing to work overtime weekdays and weekends when the need arises


• Must be fluent in English (written & oral)


• Freight Forwarding & or Customs Clearing Courses will be an advantage.


• Knowledge of Customs procedures and processes.


• Must have been involved in Customs Clearing and have knowledge of the industry


• Deal with relevant Controllers / Clients with regards to relevant queries and ensure that they are resolved


• Ability to ensure SARS compliance and mitigate risks related to non-compliance


• Strong analytical skills to resolve complex clearances


• Must have been involved in Customs Clearing and have knowledge of the industry


• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, internal teams, government agencies


• Responsible for own QC of work processed


• Proven experience in Customs Clearing within the freight forwarding industry

Added advantages:

• Freight Forwarding and/or Customs Clearing courses


• Customs-related training (e.g. audits, tariff determination, customs legislation

Qualifications: 

• Matric (essential)


• Tertiary qualifications will be of advantage.

Computer packages

• Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (intermediate).


• Cargo Wise, Ship Shape

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage and process customs refunds, drawbacks, and provisional payments


• Process customs declarations, including but not limited to:

Warehousing declarations

General entries

Industrial rebates

General rebates

Ex-customs warehouse entries

• Prepare and submit Vouchers of Correction


• Conduct and manage customs audits from initiation through to finalization


• Perform accurate tariff determinations (TDNs) in compliance with customs legislation


• Handle and resolve customs-related queries from clients, internal stakeholders, and government authorities


• Assist the Customs Manager with ad-hoc operational and compliance-related tasks as required


• Ensure all customs activities are performed in accordance with SARS requirements and internal quality standards


• Role may require overtime during peak periods or operational demands 


• Independence and accountability are essential

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.