Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

Level 3:

Certified
Customs
Specialist (CCS)

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underpinning qualification

Underpinning Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Clearing and Forwarding Agent SAQA ID - 96368 or a similar qualification subject to acceptance by the ICFF board

underpinning qualification

Occupational Level

Qualified & experienced specialists

Competency 3

Competency Level Definition

Senior Operational / Junior Management

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Description

To provide expert advice and guidance on the customs compliance operational processes. Deal with exceptions and special cases to ensure compliance while achieving customer satisfaction. Optimisation of business processes, information and technology aligns with new compliance requirements. Support the business and provide expert opinion on customs policy, tariffs, valuation, and other compliance-related matters. Stay abreast of international customs development, and advise on how these should be applied within the contact of a local business.

Qualification and/or Experience Requirements

Option 1

  • QCTO Occupational Certificate: Clearing and Forwarding Agent
  • or National Higher Certificate in MOTI - Customs Compliance
  • or a similar qualification subject to acceptance by the ICFF board

Option 2

Validated minimum of five years’ experience in Customs Clearance Industry and the appropriate competency assessment as determined by the Institute.