About the position
Our client, a global industrial technology and manufacturing leader, is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to drive export control, customs compliance, and trade governance across the SSA region. This is a specialist advisory role requiring strong legislative interpretation, compliance implementation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the Global Trade Program locally.
- Advise stakeholders on trade regulations and compliance requirements.
- Conduct trade reviews, audits, and corrective actions.
- Localise and implement global SOPs.
- Drive export control, customs compliance, and awareness initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree: BCom Supply Chain Management, BCom Law/LLB, or BCom Accounting (Auditing/Taxation).
- Experience: 5+ years' permanent employment experience, including 3+ years in Trade Compliance with a focus on Export Controls.
- Experience at Manager or Senior Specialist level.
- Strong knowledge of South African customs legislation, DTIC, NRCS, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience developing and implementing SOPs.
- Must have served as a trade compliance advisor/custodian within an organisation.
Non-Negotiable Technical Skills
- Advanced knowledge of INCOTERMS.
- Export Controls and sanctions compliance.
- South African customs legislation and compliance.
- SAP GTS (Vision 11 or HANA) active daily user.
- Legislative interpretation, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
Desired Skills:
- Audits
- C
- SAP
- Training
- Regulations
- R
Desired Qualification Level:
