Purchasing and Supply Chain
Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management
Move your buying function beyond order processing into a source of measurable commercial advantage.
- Next session
- 5 to 9 Oct 2026
- Venue
- Nairobi
- 5 day programme
- FromR18,000
Import Export Documentation and Customs Compliance
South African and regional importers and exporters must navigate SARS customs procedures, rules of origin, tariff classification and a growing set of trade documentation requirements. This five day course gives practitioners a working command of import and export documentation, customs valuation, duty calculation and compliance obligations under SACU and broader African trade agreements.
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Register for this courseWhat you will be able to do
- Prepare accurate import and export documentation for customs clearance.
- Classify goods correctly using the harmonised tariff system.
- Calculate customs duties, VAT and other import charges.
- Apply rules of origin under SACU and African trade agreements.
- Identify common causes of customs delays and non compliance penalties.
- Manage relationships with clearing agents and customs authorities effectively.
Course outline
- 01Overview of the South African Customs Environment
- 02Import and Export Documentation Requirements
- 03Tariff Classification and the Harmonised System
- 04Customs Valuation and Duty Calculation
- 05Rules of Origin and Trade Agreements
- 06Working with Clearing Agents and SARS
- 07Common Compliance Pitfalls and Penalties
- 08Trade Documentation Case Studies
Who should attend
This course is intended for import and export administrators, customs compliance officers, clearing and forwarding staff and logistics coordinators.
Dates, venues and fees
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 5 | R18,000 | Closed | |
| 5 to 9 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 19 to 23 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Lusaka | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Harare | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Accra | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 | R18,000 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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