Description
Customs and excise officers approve or deny the passage of goods through customs barriers for international business and ensure compliance with consignment legislation. They facilitate communication between import and export trading institutions and government officials, and are responsible for taxation calculation and ensuring payment.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
undertake inspectionscalculate taxcontrol trade commercial documentationhandle surveillance equipmentmanage import export licensescoordinate import transportation activitiesprepare documentation for international shippingcomply with legal regulationsprovide advice to clients in terms of export restrictionsgive instructions to staffconduct research interviewprovide advice to clients in terms of import restrictionswrite work-related reportstrain animals for professional purposesmaintain operational communicationsrespond to enquiriescheck official documentsselect items for auctionpresent evidenceprocess paymentsuse different communication channelspatrol areastransport dangerous goods