Customs Specialist
Distribution / Transport / Logistics / Supply Chain
Winelands District – Western Cape – South Africa
A specialist role for a seasoned customs professional with deep technical expertise in tariff classification, compliance, and audit control. This position is critical to ensuring full adherence to SARS and international trade regulations while protecting the business and its clients from compliance risk.
The role is responsible for validating and auditing customs entries, performing defensible tariff determinations, and maintaining accurate, client-specific tariff databases. You will act as the internal authority on HS classification, valuation, and origin, providing clear guidance, resolving disputes, and supporting continuous improvement across customs operations.
This role suits a compliance-led specialist who values precision, accountability, and regulatory excellence.
Essential Requirements
- Matric essential; Diploma/Degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, or Customs advantageous
- 5–10 years’ experience in customs clearing, tariff classification, or compliance
- Expert knowledge of HS classification, valuation, origin, and SARS processes
- Experience with EDI systems and customs software (e.g. ShipShape)
- Highly analytical, detail-driven, and confident, engaging multiple stakeholders