Import, Export and Customs Specialists Recruiters in Durban

Durban work sits close to the harbour. Clearing and forwarding, container planning, bonded warehousing and inland movement to Gauteng come up in almost every brief we accept in the province.

Import, export and customs specialists move cargo across borders correctly. Documentation errors cost money in demurrage, penalties and delay.

• Prepare and check import and export documentation
• Manage customs clearing, tariff classification and duty
• Coordinate shipping lines, forwarders and clearing agents
• Track containers and manage port and terminal issues
• Keep records that satisfy SARS Customs requirements

• Four or more years in clearing, forwarding or an exporter's logistics team
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, tariff headings and customs procedures
• Experience with a clearing system and port processes
• A trade, logistics or customs qualification

• Customs and tariff knowledge
• Documentation accuracy
• Freight coordination
• Problem solving under delay
• Cost control
• Regulatory compliance

We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted import, export and customs specialist mandate a far wider part of the Durban supply chain & logistics market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.

Who are the top import, export and customs specialists recruiters in Durban?

Morton Moore recruits import, export and customs specialists in Durban on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of supply chain & logistics professionals for every brief we accept.

How long does it take to fill a import, export and customs specialist role in Durban?

Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Durban are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.

What does Morton Moore charge?

Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.

Do you recruit import, export and customs specialists outside Durban?

Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place import, export and customs specialists across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and FMCG for clients who need cover beyond supply chain & logistics.

Can candidates register with you directly?

Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.