Clearing and forwarding agents

Clearing and forwarding agents carry out customs clearing procedures and ensure that insurance, export/import licences and other formalities are in order.

Skill level: Skilled

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  • The majority of Clearing and forwarding agents earn a salary between R7 893 and R34 712 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Clearing and forwarding agents ranges from R7 893 to R17 448.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R10 397 and R21 389 per month.

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Duties and tasks

  • Carrying out customs clearance procedures for exports or imports
  • Ensuring that insurance is in order
  • Ensuring that export/import licences and other formalities are in order
  • Signing and issuing bills of lading
  • Checking import/export documentation to determine cargo contents, and classifying goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system

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